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Vegetables offer health benefits, but they can be tough on your household surfaces. Use these techniques to remove green and yellow stains caused by vegetables.
How to Remove Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Acetate, Carpet (synthetic or wool),
Fiberglass, Rayon, Silk, Triacetate, Wool
Gently scrape off any excess solid or caked-on stains using a dull tool. Sponge the area with a dry-cleaning solvent, such as K2r Spot Lifter (except on acetate blends) or Afta Cleaning Fluid, using light strokes moving outward from the center. Apply a dry spotter, then cover the area with an absorbent pad moistened with the dry spotter. Allow the pad to stand until it has absorbed the stain, changing it as necessary. Keep the stain and pad moist with dry spotter. Finally, flush with a liquid dry-cleaning solvent to loosen any remaining residue.
How to Eliminate Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Acrylic Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Modacrylic, Nylon, Olefin, Polyester, Spandex
Scrape away the material to remove any excess. Sponge the stain using a dry-cleaning solvent like K2r Spot Lifter or Afta Cleaning Fluid. Apply dry spotter and cover the area with a pad moistened with the spotter, allowing it to sit until the stain is absorbed. If needed, flush with a liquid dry-cleaning solvent. If a stain remains, apply a few drops of dishwashing detergent and ammonia, tamp or scrape the area to loosen the stain. Keep moist with detergent and ammonia, blotting with an absorbent pad. Finally, rinse with water, let it dry, and launder promptly.
How to Eliminate Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Asphalt, Bamboo,
Cane, Ceramic Glass/Tile, Chromium, Copper,
Cork, Glass, Linoleum, Marble, Paint (flat or gloss), Plexiglas, Polyurethane, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Vinyl Clothing,
Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Wallcovering
Note: Failure to remove vegetable stains promptly can cause "green rust" on uncoated copper. Quickly wipe up any excess material. Clean the surface with a cloth or sponge soaked in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
How to Eliminate Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Bluestone, Brick, Concrete, Flagstone, Granite,
Limestone, Masonry Tile, Sandstone, Slate, Terrazzo
Remove any excess vegetables promptly. Clean the surface with a mixture of washing soda or detergent (avoid soap) and water. Use a sponge or a soft-bristled brush to scrub the area. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow the surface to dry.
How to Eliminate Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Leather, Suede
Carefully blot or scrape off any excess spill. Create a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water, then swish to produce a thick foam. Apply only the foam using a sponge, then wipe dry with a clean cloth. If a greasy stain persists, sprinkle cornmeal on the area and let it sit for a while. Afterward, gently brush it off with a stiff-bristled brush. Repeat if necessary. For leather, use Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebing's Saddle Soap to restore its condition.
How to Remove Green and Yellow Vegetable Stains From:
Wood
Immediately wipe up any excess material. Clean the stained area with a cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Rinse with a cloth dampened with clear water. Once dry, polish or wax the surface as soon as possible.
These techniques will help eliminate vegetable stains that often linger on laundry items.
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Dry spotter:
To create a dry spotter, mix 1 part coconut oil (found at pharmacies or health food stores) with 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. Store this solution in a tightly sealed container to prevent evaporation of the solvent. You can use mineral oil in place of coconut oil, though it's less effective.
Caution: Dry-cleaning solvents are toxic and may be flammable.
Wet spotter:
To make a wet spotter, combine 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Shake well before each use. Store the wet spotter in a plastic squeeze bottle.
