Removing Water Stains: The Best Home Remedies

Water can also cause unsightly stains on upholstery, furniture and the like. You can remove the water stains with the right home remedies.

Remove water stains – from the sofa

  • Salt: We can treat water marks on the cushion with salt. Moisten the stain, sprinkle with salt, leave it on for about an hour and then vacuum the couch. The salt soaks up the liquid. By the way, this home remedy is also suitable for removing red wine stains.
  • laundry detergent: If there is a water stain on the couch, a little water with detergent can also help. We can simply dab the stain with a damp cloth – until it disappears.
  • Gall soap: Gall soap, which we use to treat the water marks, helps to remove stains from fabric. Then wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry.
  • Water: Water against water! Either you take mineral water and drip it on the stain and dab the whole thing until it is dry. Or you let distilled water act on the sofa stain, dab the water stain until the edges disappear.

Remove water stains – from wooden furniture

  • Toothpaste: If there are superficial water stains on lacquered wooden furniture, we can use toothpaste instead of furniture polish. We polish the stained areas with a cloth and then seal the whole thing Furniture oil or hard wax.
  • Oil and salt: If the stains are deep in the wooden furniture, we can mix cooking oil (e.g. olive oil) with salt and apply it to the water's edge. The self-made polish should then be polished with a cloth. The salt acts like an abrasive and the oil acts as a protective layer.
  • Sandpaper: We can work on stubborn wood stains with fine sandpaper. The surface should be lightly sanded and then sealed with furniture oil.

Remove water stains – from leather

  • Lukewarm water: We can get rid of fresh water stains quickly with lukewarm water. With a cloth we can remove the water marks with circular movements.
  • vinegar: Vinegar water can help with leather shoes or leather furniture. We apply the vinegar to the appropriate area with a cloth and then treat it with clear water. After the stain has been removed, the leather must be impregnated again. You can find more household tips for cleaning leather here: Cleaning suede.
  • Lemon or onion: Stain removers that sound strange at first, but are extremely helpful: half a lemon or half an onion. Simply rub it into the water stain and then treat with water and shampoo.

Remove water stains – from the car seat

  • Vinegar: Vinegar cleaner is simply an all-rounder. We can drip it on a cloth or sponge and dab the water stains with it and then wipe it with a damp cloth.
  • Lemon juice: If you don't like the smell of vinegar, you can use lemon water. The application remains the same.
  • Shaving cream: Shaving foam is not only a miracle cure for cleaning carpets. Simply apply with one brush work on and then dab with a damp cloth.

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