

Summer time brings with it many fun foods, from pizza and soda to ice cream and popsicles. While fun to enjoy on a hot summer day, many of these foods can spell trouble for furniture upholstery. When sticky fingers and dripping snacks find their way onto the couch cushions, don’t despair – these simple techniques can be surprisingly effective. And don’t act too quickly before doing your research; some well-intentioned attempts to clean a spot may push the stain deeper, setting it into the fabric permanently.
With any cleaning technique that you’ve never tried on a piece of furniture, it is important to test it on a small, unnoticeable area before attacking the stain itself, just to make sure it won’t harm the material. These tips are made with fabric upholstery in mind; for leather and other specialized materials, check the manufacturer’s website for tips on safe cleaning.
Popsicles, Soda, and Other Colorful Stains
Colored food dyes are present in many of the foods we eat, especially frozen treats and fizzy drinks that are often spilled in the summertime. When a spill happens, leaving dye on your beautiful upholstery, don’t panic: follow these simple steps to remove the stain.
Pizza Parties and Taco Tuesday: Oily Grease Stains
Pizza and tacos are two summertime favorites, but they also have something else in common: grease. Most stain removal techniques rely on water, but the oil in these foods are hydrophobic, meaning a different approach is necessary. To remove tough grease stains from furniture upholstery, follow these steps:
Know When to Call the Professionals
For stains that just won’t seem to budge, it is time to call a professional cleaning service. At COIT, our team is experienced in removing those hard-to-clean stains from furniture upholstery, carpets, and drapes. In addition to food stains, a professional cleaning will remove dust, pollen, and other debris from your home. Our professional team can help you have healthier indoor air by removing dust and dirt, as well resolving those stubborn stains.