Removing Grease Spots From a Sofa

Grease spots are among the worst stains to encounter as they are stubborn to remove and require a resilient plan of action that involves repetitive scrubbing. If the grease stain is on a garment, you might just choose to throw it away rather than deal with it. But when you discover grease stains on your sofa, you really have no choice but to roll up your sleeves and get to work. You can get rid of the grease stain with some elbow grease and the right cleaning products.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Vacuum
• Powdered detergent
• Upholstery cleaner
• Scrub brush
• Spray bottle
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ammonia
• Rag

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Apply baking soda to the grease stain on the sofa. Let it sit until the stain has been absorbed by the powder. Then, vacuum up the baking soda.

   • 2

     Apply some water and powdered detergent, or upholstery cleaner, to the grease stain. Use a scrub brush to scrub the stain. Wipe off the detergent or upholstery cleaner with a damp cloth.

   • 3

     Spray a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide and one part ammonia on the stain, then blot it off with a dry rag. Continue until the stain is gone.