REMOVAL OF STAINS FROM TEXTILES

Stain removal is basically the work of specialists. If you still want to try it yourself, you should know this: follow the steps at the ‘Maintenance of Textile Products’ page under ‘Stains’ and the diagram below by stain type.

When cleaning upholstery fabrics, the composition and processing of the fibres is essential. Always observe the fabric manufacturer's washing instructions. There are upholstery fabrics that should absolutely not be wet cleaned. 

Textile coverings of fabric (flat fabric/velour/jacquard fabric) or microfibre
Water-soluble stains
A Wash immediately with cold water if the fabric can be wet cleaned, then treat with a solution of ph-neutral shampoo and water if necessary. Do not use hot water under any circumstances as egg white will solidify.
B Treat with a lukewarm solution of ph-neutral shampoo and water, if the fabric may be wet cleaned.
C Do not allow to dry! Treat immediately with a solution of lukewarm water and ph-neutral shampoo, if the fabric may be wet-cleaned, 
Water-insoluble stains
D Do not work with an iron! Crumble as much as possible and remove carefully. Caution: with velours, this may cause damage to the fabric, consult a specialist.
E Consult a specialist.

A Blood
A Egg white/yellow
A Excrement/Urine

B Biros
B Vomit
B (Chocolate) milk
B Food
B Ink
B Coffee with milk
B Lipstick
B Soot
B Shoe polish
B Lettuce sauce
B Wine

C Beer
C Beverages/fruit juice
C Liquor
C Tea

D Wax/Candle wax

E Butter/Oil
E Blood (coagulated)
E Chewing gum
E Coal
E Nail polish
E Rust
E Paint (emulsion)
E Paint (oil)
E Fat
E Felt pen

Flocked fabrics
Never use solvents as they can destroy the upholstery! Never - dry or wet - scrape sticking or hardened stains with fingernails or rub with a brush as this may damage the pile. Remove all stains using distilled water and ph-neutral soap with a little pressure, dabbing and circular motions from the outside inwards. For very stubborn stains, it is best to consult a cleaning specialist.