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Tea. Tips to remove Tea stains on upholstery

Tea stains, from either hot or cold tea, can be cleaned fast and easily using these great cleaning tips for tea stains. 

If the spill is still fresh, blot any excess liquid that can from the upholstery using a few paper towels. Continue using fresh clean paper towels if your spill is larger so you don�t spread out the stain. 

Spray seven up or club soda or tonic water on the stained area, and then blot it up with a paper towel. Repeat this until you are unable to remove any more of the stain on the upholstery or until the stain itself is gone. 

Using a spray of clear water, spray the stained area, rinsing the upholstery by wetting the fabric and then blotting out the moisture. 

If you are still finding a tea stain in your upholstery, make a solution of water and a few drops of clear bleach free dish liquid. Spray this on the upholstery and blot it off using a clean towel or cloth. Continue until the stain is gone. 

Using a spray of clear water, spray the stained area, rinsing the upholstery by wetting the fabric and then blotting out the moisture. Continue this until you are not getting any more detergent out of the upholstery. 

Rinse your upholstery once again using spray of hydrogen peroxide. Spray the stained area. Let it sit for a few hours, re spray and then blot out the moisture from the upholstery, bringing the remaining tea stain with it. 

Repeat any steps, which you feel, were working the best on removing this tea stain for removal of trace tea stains.





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