# How to Remove a Salad Dressing Spot From Wool Upholstery
Salad is a healthy, delicious part of your diet, but spilled salad dressing is a recipe for disaster. The oils, vinegar and spices in many salad dressings leave stains that can be very difficult to remove. If your favorite creamy ranch dressing hit your wool upholstery instead of your mouth, take quick action to avoid a permanent mark on your couch.
Things You'll Need
- Spoon or knife
- Cornstarch or baking soda
- Vacuum cleaner
- Dry cleaning solvent
- Clean cloth
Instructions
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Use a spoon or dull knife to scrape away as much spilled dressing as possible. Don't rub or smear the dressing; just lift it away from the upholstery.
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Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch over the stain, covering it completely. Let the powder sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil.
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Vacuum away the baking powder or cornstarch.
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Sponge dry-cleaning solvent onto the stain with a clean white cloth. Blot gently until the solvent is absorbed. You may need to repeat this step several times to remove the stain completely.
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