How To Get Grease Stain Out Of Couch

Has your child spilt a plate of oily food on the sofa?

Or maybe you accidentally grabbed the driver's seat while working on your car, leaving a greasy handprint.

It happens. What happens? Stains!

The upholstery experts at ServiceMaster Clean have got you covered. We've put together a few DIY solutions for removing grease stains from upholstery.

Removing Grease Stains from Upholstery

There are a few steps that we would recommend for removing grease stains from your upholstery, and here they are for you:

Remove any solid materials from the are
Blot the affected area with a clean dry cloth
Gently remove as much of the grease and excess moisture as possible
Refer to the fabric care label of the stained upholstery item for recommended cleaning practices

There will be a few different codes on your upholstery labels or manufacturers paperwork that will inform you how to clean your upholstery.

(W)– Upholstery should be cleaned with a water-based agent
(S) – Upholstery should be cleaned with a solvent-based dry cleaning agent
(S/W) – Upholstery can be cleaned with either a dry solvent or a water-based agent

Help I don't have a label

No need to panic!

You can still attempt to clean the grease stain on your own by using the below DIY method, but you should test this on an inconspicuous area on your upholstery.

The second option is to call ServiceMaster Clean for professional upholstery cleaning services and recommendations.

The DIY Method for Removing Grease

Once you've removed any solids and blotted the grease and excess moisture from the stain, it's time to start a treatment.

Sprinkle the stain with baking soda to absorb the last of the excess moisture (allow the baking soda to set for about 15 minutes)
Vacuum away the remainder of the baking soda
For S code, use a dry-cleaning solvent to lift the stain (follow the manufacturer instructions on how to apply)
If the care label has a W code, apply a homemade stain solution of one cup water and two teaspoons plain liquid dishwashing detergent that's designed to cut grease.
If S/W is the code that appears, use either of the techniques above.
When using a wet cleansing solution, gently blot the solution over the stain using a clean cloth.
Rinse the cloth out and repeat until the stain begins to lighten.
To avoid saturating the upholstery or the cushion underneath, blot with a dry, clean cloth after each application of the cleaning solution.

If you have any concerns regarding your upholstery cleaning, then it's time to hand over any stain removal to the professionals.

Some stains are simply too stubborn and seem impossible to remove yourself.

Find your local ServiceMaster Clean professional upholstery cleaning experts here.