Stains on your clothes, furniture, and carpets are impossible to avoid. Removing them with the right method for the stain and surface it’s on is essential or you might not get rid of the unsightly mark and could damage your property. 

ICE Cleaning is a professional cleaning company that offers a range of specialist cleaning services including mould remediation, fire damage restoration, and trauma cleaning. Its technicians have years of experience tackling extremely stubborn stains without affecting the surface beneath. 

Read on to hear from the experts how to remove the most common tough stains and which should be left to specialist cleaners.  

Coffee

Coffee is acidic and contains tannins which can be used to dye material. It can leave long-lasting stains on clothes, furniture, and surfaces which are particularly difficult to get rid of. 

To stop the stain setting, rinse or dab the area it spilled on immediately to stop the moisture from evaporating, or if the stain is already set, soak the garment first. Then, use alkaline products to help remove the acidic stain. 

Wine

Just like coffee, the intense colour of red wine is caused by chromogens and tannins which are used in dye. 

As soon as it spills, start blotting the spill gently so you don’t push the wine deeper into the fabric or furniture and cause it to spread. Then, apply a generous amount of salt to the spill. The wine will be drawn towards the dry substance. 

Next, treat the stain. There are lots of stain removal methods to choose from, including using white vinegar or blotting with hydrogen peroxide and dish soap. 

Make sure you use the right method for the surface, for example, hot water can get rid of stains on clothes but you should check the fabric care label to see if you can wash it in high temperatures. 

Paint

Once paint dries, it can be impossible to remove, so you need to act quickly. First, scrape off excess paint and flush it under water. 

Then, sponge the stain with the appropriate cleaning solution for the type of paint, like acetone or paint thinner, until all the paint is gone. Next, thoroughly rinse and wash the garment. 

Paint stain removal often requires tough cleaning products which can damage clothes and affect the fabric colour, particularly for fragile fabric like silk. Before you apply the method, do a spot test first so you don’t ruin your clothes. 

Stains that require expert cleaning

Some stains not only need specialist products and equipment to lift them out, they may also be dangerous to be exposed to and must be treated by professionals. This includes:

• Mould stains

• Soot stains

• Stains on brick and stone

• Blood stains

• Water damage stains

ICE Cleaning’s professional cleaners are fully trained in an array of cleaning services, and have the specialist equipment and products to quickly make your property clean and safe. 

You can find out more about ICE Cleaning and its diverse specialist cleaning services on its website.