How to Remove Hand Sanitizer From Furniture

Wood Furniture

• 1

  Create a mixture of 2 tablespoons mineral oil and one-quarter cup rottenstone, a fine polishing abrasive available at woodworking and home improvement stores.

• 2

  Stir the ingredients until they are well mixed and add more rottenstone until a paste consistency is achieved.

• 3

  Dampen a rag with the mixture and work it into the hand sanitizer stain. Work the paste into the stain until the stain is removed.

• 4

  Wipe down the wood furniture with a damp rag. Allow the wood to dry before covering the piece with a light coating of furniture polish according to the package directions.

Upholstered Furniture

• 5

  Cover the hand sanitizer stain with a light coating of cornstarch. Allow the cornstarch to soak up the sanitizer for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping it away with a damp cloth.

• 6

  Create a mixture of 2 tablespoons powdered oxygen bleach and 4 cups warm water. Stir the water until the oxygen bleach powder is dissolved.

• 7

  Dampen a rag with the oxygen bleach solution and dab it at the hand sanitizer stain. Dab at the stain until the stain is removed.

• 8

  Dampen a separate rag with plain water and wipe down the upholstery to remove the soapy water. Set a dry towel onto the wet spot and apply pressure to lift the liquids from the upholstery.