Removing a perfume stain can be difficult depending on the composition of the fragrance. The first thing to do is to blot the stain with a paper towel. Milk remains the mildest stain remover. But it is also possible to use glycerin, methylated spirit with 90° alcohol or add talc.
After stain removal, you can wash the upholstery normally with the cloth. If there are traces of perfume on the fabric, use cold water. Indeed, the heat sets the stain. For deodorant stains, use white vinegar instead.
Clean a perfume stain on leather
To remove a perfume stain from leather, apply the stain remover in large circular motions. Dab some milk on the stain. If the stain is still present, apply a cloth soaked in vinegar. Other effective detergents are day facial cream, 90° spirit and glycerin.
What about suede?
Rub the stain with a cotton ball moistened with 90° alcohol. Other effective detergents are milk and glycerin.
Washing of nubuck surface
Rub this stain with a cloth soaked in glycerin. Leave to act for 1 hour. Remove everything with a clean cloth. Other effective detergents: 90° alcohol and milk.
Removing a scent stain from fabric
Check the fabric composition on the label before trying to clean a perfume stain from a sofa.
- On a synthetic textile
To remove a perfume stain from synthetic textiles:
- Polish the stain with a cloth dipped in diluted rubbing alcohol;
- Dab with water;
- Other effective detergents: 90° alcohol, milk and glycerin.
- On cotton
- Apply hydrogen peroxide solution to the stain;
- Wash with clear water.
- On silk or satin
Rub the garment with a cloth soaked in diluted alcohol.
- On velvet
Polish the stained area with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol and water.
- On wool
- Soak the wool in a milk bath;
- Rinse with clean water;
- Other effective detergents.
- On goat or sheep hair or skin
On this fragile fabric, it is better to call on Professional Cleaners in New York.
- On natural fur
Fur is too precious to be cleaned lightly. Take it to the New York Upholstery Cleaners. They will be able to estimate the chances of the fabric recovery.
- On synthetic fur
- Pour ethanol on the stain;
- Leave to act for 10 minutes;
- Rub with a cloth impregnated with alcohol.
- Apply a damp cloth;
- Another effective detergent: milk.
- On oilcloth
Rub this stain with a sponge containing 90° alcohol.
Removing a scent stain from wood
A scent stain on wood? Here’re the tips on how to remove it.
- On white wood
- Rub the stain with a brush and liquid black soap;
- Finish this treatment by rubbing with sandpaper.
- On waxed wood
- Remove the stained wax with a cloth soaked in 90° alcohol;
- Let dry;
- Apply a new coat of wax.
- On painted wood
- Blot the mark with a paper towel;
- Remove the remaining stain with a steel wool.
- On teak
Rub the stain with a sponge, water and rubbing alcohol.
- On natural fibers (seagrass, jute, coconut)
Soap this stain. If it persists, apply a carpet stain remover.
- On sisal
- Dab the stain with a cloth soaked in 90° alcohol;
- Sprinkle with dry rug and carpet shampoo;
- Wait.
Note: it is very difficult to clean sisal. At the best case, you will manage to reduce this stain.
On carpet
- Rub with a brush soaked in rubbing alcohol;
- Soap;
- Dry.
On linoleum
- Polish the stain with a sponge and soap;
- If the stain is encrusted, pass a cloth impregnated with white spirit.
On tiles
- Apply liquid black soap on this trace;
- If it persists, dab the stain with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol;
- Pass a damp sponge to loosen the residue.
On cement or concrete:
Soap the stain well.
If this treatment fails:
- Apply talcum powder to the stain;
- Wait a few hours;
- Remove the detergent with a damp cloth.
On terracotta or brick
Rub this stain with a cotton ball moistened with 90° alcohol.
