Note. Before proceeding with the replacement of elements of a stained finish, the compilers of this Guide recommend trying to reduce the stains using the methods described below.
Chewing gum
1. Apply ice to the remnants of the gum to harden them.
2. Scrape off as much gum as you can with a spoon.
3. Try to remove the remaining stain by local wetting of the upholstery with methyl alcohol.
4. Finally, wash the treated area with warm soapy water and dry with a clean cloth.
Grease spots
1. Absorb as much grease as possible with a clean, dry cloth. Try not to smear the stain over a larger area.
2. Try to reduce the remaining stain by locally treating the upholstery with a piece of clean cotton cloth soaked in methyl alcohol.
3. Finally, wash the treated area with warm, soapy water and dry with a clean, dry cloth.
Chocolate
1. Scrape off the main layer of chocolate with a spoon.
2. Locally treat the stain with a clean cotton cloth soaked in methyl alcohol.
3. Finally, wash the treated area with warm, soapy water and dry with a clean, dry cloth.
Ballpoint pen paste
1. Mix equal parts fresh calcium chloride with floridin (Fuller's earth, bleaching clay) - both can be purchased at the pharmacy.
2. Add a couple of drops of methyl alcohol and beat the ingredients until a thick paste is obtained.
3. Apply the paste to the soiled area of the upholstery and let it dry.
4. Remove dried paste with a damp cloth.
5. Wipe the treated area with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
6. If the stain cannot be completely removed, repeat the procedure.
Note. If, after removing the stain, the area of the trim material has faded, treat it with wool soaked in glycerin, then wipe it with a clean cotton cloth.
Blood
1. Wash the stained area immediately with cold water.
2. If it was not possible to immediately remove the stain, it is very effective to treat the upholstery with ammonia.
3. Finally, wash the treated area with warm soapy water and dry with a clean cloth.