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Remove Peanut Butter Stains from Clothes, Carpet, and Upholstery
Whether it is your favorite brand from a jar or homemade, peanut butter is a staple in many households. Unfortunately, not all of it lands in our mouths and some ends up smeared across our clothes, carpet, and upholstery. Here are the steps on how to remove peanut butter stains from all types of fabric.
Peanut Butter Stains on Carpet and Upholstery
If your open faced peanut butter sandwich lands upside down on the carpet, the first step is to move as quickly as possible. Again, use a dull knife or the edge of a spoon to lift away as much of the solid peanut butter as possible. Never wipe or rub the area with a paper towel because that will push the stain deeper into the carpet fibers.
After you have removed as much of the peanut butter as possible, mix a solution of two cups warm water, one tablespoon liquid dishwashing detergent and two tablespoons distilled white vinegar. Dip a clean white cloth, paper towel, or sponge in the solution and wring out excess moisture. Working from the outside edge of the stain toward the center, begin cleaning the peanut butter stain.
Working from the outside toward the center will keep the stain from spreading. Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is lifted from the carpet into the cloth.
To rinse, use another clean cloth dipped in plain water to wipe down the stain. It is important to do this step because if you leave soapy residue in the carpet it will actually attract soil. Allow the area to air dry with no direct heat. Vacuum to lift and restore carpet fibers.
The same cleaning solution that you use for carpet can be used for upholstery. Be particularly careful not to oversaturate the fabric. Too much moisture can cause mildew to form in the furniture stuffing. Rinse with a cloth dipped in plain water and allow to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
If the upholstery is silk or vintage, call us at J and R’s Carpet Cleaning, and we can take care of your carpets and furniture.
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