Every housewife is very careful about the cleanliness of her home. However, if you handle some dyes, for example, brilliant green, carelessly, you can find annoying stains on interior items. In such situations, you should not get upset and give up. There are several proven methods that will help cope with even stubborn stains. Let's look at how to remove brilliant green from furniture at home in this article.
Reasons for furniture contamination with brilliant green
Stains from brilliant green appear on furniture due to careless handling.
An antiseptic can get on various surfaces when treating wounds and various injuries to the body. The product can easily be spilled on the floor or clothes. Stains spoil the appearance of furniture. But what’s even worse is that over time they lead to a deterioration in its quality and strength.
The danger of stains from brilliant green is that they cannot be erased with water. They eat away, so removal will require the use of strong agents.
Ammonia
Moisten a cloth generously with ammonia. Blot any traces of green paint on the furniture with it. Then thoroughly wash the stains with soapy water, and rinse off any remaining product with clean water. If necessary, this procedure is repeated several times until the desired result is obtained. Remember that ammonia has a pungent and specific odor, so processing should be carried out in a ventilated room.
Rules for eliminating stains from brilliant green
If the solution gets on the surface of the furniture, start cleaning it immediately. The longer the stain remains, the more it is absorbed, making it much more difficult to remove.
Any product should be selected in accordance with the type of surface material. This will prevent damage. Contaminants can only be removed using proven means. The wrong cleaner can react chemically with the brilliant green, leaving the bright stain permanent.
It is necessary to remove the stain from the edges to the center, this will protect against the growth of contamination.
When using chemicals, you should take precautions and wear gloves. Improper handling of aggressive compounds can cause serious harm to health.
How to remove green stains from leather furniture
Green stains from leather furniture need to be removed with a special stain remover or ammonia.
Leather is a practical and durable material, but if a green solution suddenly gets on it, it will immediately negatively affect the appearance.
You can remove brilliant green from leather upholstery if you choose the right product. Alcohol-containing computer wipes are suitable if the stain is fresh and small. You need to clean it 2-3 times - the first time only part of the stain will come off, and after the second and third time it will completely disappear.
Stain remover for colored fabrics is suitable for natural and dyed leather. Mix the powder with a small amount of water to make a paste. It must be applied to the area with the stain and left for a while so that it can completely remove the stain. At the end, wipe off the slurry with a damp cloth.
The main advantage of leather upholstery is that, under the influence of ultraviolet light, stains from brilliant green can disappear on their own. But this only works for natural material, and dirt on leatherette will have to be cleaned using other means.
From fabric
Attempts to simply wipe the green stain with a sponge dipped in a solution of powder and soap will lead to its increase in size. The greenery will quickly penetrate the foam rubber, which is located under the fabric upholstery.
Important! Use special products that destroy the coloring pigment of the green diamond. For example, peroxide or stain removers containing chlorine.
But do not forget that some products, having an effective effect on the coloring pigment, lighten not only the brilliant green, but also the color of the material, causing damage to the upholstery. It is much easier to remove green marks from light-colored fabric, as it is less prone to fading.
White
This inexpensive, but quite effective substance can be used exclusively for cleaning white upholstery.
Soak an old toothbrush in white and gently scrub the stained area using circular motions.
Washing powder
Washing powder works well on green stains. Although dark materials may have whitish streaks. To eliminate them, it is recommended to use a soft brush or dry sponge.
Important! When choosing a stain remover or washing powder, give preference to a product that is intended for the care of colored or snow-white fabrics, based on the color of the dirty upholstery.
Stain remover
This is one of the most effective remedies in removing diamond green stains from various surfaces. This fact is explained by the fact that the vast majority of modern stain removers have the ability to break down the coloring pigments present in brilliant green.
Use industrial stain removers with caution. They are not compatible with all surfaces. Before purchasing a product, read the instructions in detail and find out what materials it is intended for.
Attention! Stain removers differ in purpose, some are suitable for leather and leatherette, others for wood coverings, and others for light or dark surfaces.
Removing stains from textile upholstery
If the green solution gets on the fabric upholstery, you need to blot it immediately.
If the green solution gets on the upholstery of textile furniture, you will have to work hard. This process must be carried out in several stages. First, the cotton pad is moistened with an alcohol solution or hydrogen peroxide. Using it, the first layer of cleaning agent is applied to textile upholstery with marks.
If the stain cannot be removed or it is not completely cleaned, make a paste of starch and water in a ratio of 1:2 and apply it to the surface of the stain. The mixture is left until completely dry, then removed with a dry sponge. After this, the pollution will disappear.
To wash brilliant green from textiles, you can use another effective product. It is made from vinegar and baking soda in a 1:1 ratio.
Homemade mixtures can save a sofa with textile upholstery from rapid wear and tear. But it is recommended to use them with rubber gloves, which can protect the skin of your hands from burns.
How to clean green stains from wooden surfaces
Soda and vinegar are good at removing brilliant green from wooden furniture.
Wood has a porous structure, so if you accidentally spill brilliant green on it, a stain that is difficult to remove will form. It will be almost impossible to remove a stain from a surface that has not been treated with varnish, stain and other protective agents.
If the solution gets on unvarnished wood furniture, it can only be cleaned by sanding. Even if you start removing the stain immediately after it appears, you will not be able to achieve a positive result. The solution usually penetrates deeply, and in this case only cutting will help.
If antiseptic gets on a wooden table or cabinet that has been varnished, it can be removed using folk remedies:
- Baking soda and vinegar . Sprinkle powder onto the surface of the stain, then pour in a little vinegar. Leave for a while until the reaction takes place and the contamination is completely saturated. After this, remove the mixture with a cloth; along with it, the remains of the antiseptic solution will go away.
- Alcohol and lemon juice . Using this mixture you can remove stains from a varnished wooden surface. Mix the ingredients, and if there is no alcohol, replace it with vodka.
Do-it-yourself compositions will help you wash brilliant green from the surface of a table or other wooden furniture without damaging it.
Which method to choose depending on the type of linoleum
It should be remembered that when choosing a cleaning method, you need to focus on the type of linoleum:
- baseless linoleum thickness does not exceed 3 mm. It is not recommended to treat it with aggressive solvents. The most preferred solution is vinegar, baking soda or products containing alcohol.
- Foam-based linoleum tolerates stain removal well by any available means, including the use of chlorine.
- linoleum on felt will be well preserved, provided that it is cleaned with soda. After cleaning, it is recommended to rinse the linoleum well with clean water and wipe dry.
Removing stains from laminated surfaces
Antipyatin best removes brilliant green from laminated surfaces.
Furniture and floors with a protective coating can also be damaged by brilliant green. It may not be easy to remove stains from them, but you can try home remedies to clean them. Many of them are not able to completely eliminate traces of antiseptic, but they discolor the stain by 50-70%.
To remove brilliant green from a laminated surface, you can use the following products:
- a mixture of vodka and lemon juice;
- washing powder;
- nail polish remover solution;
- Antipyatin;
- cleaning plumbing mixtures.
All products work about the same, but you need to be careful with nail polish remover. If exposed for a long time, it may damage the lamination.
When using green stain removers, you need to work carefully. There is no need to rub them in with force, otherwise you may damage the furniture. Do not apply the product directly to the stain. It’s better to drop the selected substance onto a cotton pad or swab, then start treating the stain. Move from the edges to the middle so as not to smear the greenery even more.
If wiping does not help, place a cotton pad soaked in hydrogen peroxide on the surface of the stain. After a few minutes, the stain should become lighter or disappear.
If none of the methods help, you will have to move on to more radical measures - change the laminated elements of furniture or flooring.
Effective remedies for removing brilliant green stains
To remove contaminants from an antiseptic, you can use the following available products:
- Starch . Make a paste from water and white powder and apply to the stain. Wait until it dries completely, then remove the slurry with a dry sponge.
- Acetone . Soak a cotton pad in this substance and treat the stain. Then wipe the stained area with a napkin.
- Domestos . Any product containing chlorine for cleaning toilets will do. Use with caution as they may harm fabric surfaces. Apply a small amount of gel to the surface and leave for a while. After the contamination has dissolved, rinse the area well.
- Ammonia . Dampen the sponge, then apply it to the stained surface. Ammonia will cause stains to quickly disappear or fade.
To clean the surface of furniture, you should not use hard brushes or scrapers; they can cause serious damage and scratch the furniture. An excellent option would be to use napkins, cotton pads and tampons.
Dealing with pollution from brilliant green requires a lot of patience. It is important to remember that you need to start removing stains immediately after they appear, otherwise the product will be absorbed and it will no longer be possible to wipe it off.
To prevent drops of antiseptic from getting on furniture and other objects, use brilliant green in the form of a pencil.
What not to do and why?
In order not to completely ruin the furniture, it is worth remembering a few “no” applicable to the process of removing brilliant green stains.
You should not use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains from dark surfaces (there is a high risk of discoloration and the appearance of whitish stains).
Do not clean furniture from green paint with solvents and other chemicals in a room with closed windows and doors. Toxic vapors, accumulating in the air, can provoke severe poisoning of the entire body (headache, nausea, dizziness should alert you).
Do not rub varnished surfaces with dry abrasive powders. Firstly, such products are ineffective in combating green paint stains, and secondly, the abrasive leaves scratches and abrasions that are impossible to get rid of.
