Routine vacuuming of upholstered furniture should help prevent soil accumulation. Do so once a week.

Spot Removal Basics
- Remove excess soil promptly by scraping off any residue with a spoon or dull knife, and blotting up spills with a paper towels or absorbent cloth.  
- Be sure to pretest a cleaning solution in an inconspicuous place before using it on the furniture.
- Do not remove the cushion from its cover.
- Do not rub the spot; use a soft, white cloth or a clean sponge to apply the relevant cleaning solution.
- Rinse with a damp sponge, then dry immediately with a soft dry cloth.
- If the spot persists, call a professional upholstery cleaning company.

Sot Removal Tips

Blood
Because blood coagulates, it should never be in contact with anything hot or even warm. To clean, mix one spoon of very gentle detergent with one cup tepid water. Alternatively, mix one tablespoon ammonia with a half cup of water. Apply either solution to the place with a clean cloth, then tamp dry. Finally, sponge with clear water and tamp dry.

Chewing gum, ink
Sponge with a small amount of dry cleaning solvent. Alternatively, mix one teaspoon very gentle detergent with one cup of tepid water. Apply to the place with a clean cloth and tamp dry.

Chocolate, soil
Mix one teaspoon very gentle detergent with one cup of tepid water. Apply to the spot with a clean cloth and tamp dry. Then, mix one tablespoon ammonia with a half cup of water. Apply to the place with a clean cloth and tamp dry. Apply the detergent and water solution to the area again. Sponge with clear water and tamp dry.

Coffee, cola drinks
Mix one teaspoon very gentle detergent with one cup of tepid water. Apply to the place with a clean cloth and tamp dry. Alternatively, mix one-third cup of the white vinegar with two-thirds cup tepid water. Apply to the spot with a clean cloth and tamp dry. Sponge with clear water and tamp dry.

Nail polish
Daub with nail-polish remover (acetone) and tamp dry. Alternatively, mix one teaspoon very gentle detergent with one cup tepid water and blot with a clean cloth. Sponge with clear water and tamp dry.

Soft drinks (other than cola), wine
Mix one teaspoon very gentle detergent with one cup tepid water. Apply to the spot with a clean cloth and tamp dry. Then mix one-third cup white vinegar with two-thirds cup water. Apply to the spot with a clean cloth and tamp dry. If necessary, repeat the first step.