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How to Remove Stains from Alcantara
Alcantara is a soft, luxurious textile that is often used in car interiors, furniture, and other high-end products. It is also known for being easy to clean.
Here are the instructions for removing different types of stains from Alcantara:
Water-Soluble Stains
- Act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading.
- Never pour a cleaning product directly onto Alcantara.
- Before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery. If it's thick (yoghurt, jam, etc.), use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non-printed absorbent paper or a sponge.
- Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material.
- Use a white cloth or a well-wrung sponge for the removal of the stains.
- If you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each wipe.
- Treat the stain with the appropriate water-soluble cleaning product.
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water.
Water-Soluble Stain Removal Products
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Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup, ketchup: Use lukewarm water.
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Blood, egg, excrement, urine: Use cold water.
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Liquors, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, coke and tea: Use lukewarm water.
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Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry with cream or chocolate, ice cream, mustard: Use lukewarm water.
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Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce, coffee with sugar: Use lemon juice and then wipe with lukewarm water.
Stains Not Soluble in Water
- Act immediately and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading.
- NEVER POUR A CLEANING PRODUCT DIRECTLY ONTO ALCANTARA.
- Remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery.
- Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material.
- Rub with ethyl alcohol.
- Rinse the area with water.
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water.
Stain Removal Products Not Soluble in Water
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Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye-shadow, perfume, shoe polish, oil and grease in general: Rub with ethyl alcohol, then with water and rinse.
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Grass stains and felt tips in general (including the indelible kind): Rub with ethyl alcohol, then with water and rinse.
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Chewing-gum and wax: Put a plastic bag full of ice on the stain. When the material becomes hard, remove the pieces and then treat with ethyl alcohol.
Resistant Stains
- Repeat the above described treatments as often as necessary.
Additional Tips
- For stubborn stains, you may need to use a commercial cleaning product specifically designed for Alcantara.
- Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals on Alcantara, as this can damage the material.
- Air dry the Alcantara after cleaning it. Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source, as this can damage the material.
- If your Alcantara upholstery is stained in a difficult-to-reach area, you may need to use a soft-bristled brush to reach the stain.
Conclusion
Following these instructions will help you remove most stains from Alcantara. However, if you have a stubborn stain, you may need to consult a professional cleaner.
I hope this helps!