How to Remove Grease From Upholstery?
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My go to’s are simple green or chlorox spray. And leave in the sun for a day. My white vinyl comes out Snow White. But you need to put VLR, or some type of conditioner on it to get that shiny feel back. My stuff is ancient so I care about color over that.
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Star Brite and Tub O’ Towels did not work. Hopefully the Sun will get it out.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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The last resort is acetone, with a quick wash and new conditioner on it rather quickly. The acetone takes out practically anything, but it melts the material while doing so. I managed to restore a boat interior that would otherwise go to trash.
Do try on a hidden sample somewhere and do use it as a last resort
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jtbooten (09-17-2023)
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The Awesome cleaner from the dollar store does do some great work...
but that stuff can be a lot harsher than what I would like to use on vinyl.
I first used it heavily diluted to clean my siding, eaves, facias, and overhangs.
Did a good job of cleaning and whitening them up, but if rubbed too hard, the while finish came off aluminum.
Full strength would really peel some paint off.
I have seen a LOT of different stains come out of my white vinyl seats from just an afternoon in beating down hot sun.
Good luck
but that stuff can be a lot harsher than what I would like to use on vinyl.
I first used it heavily diluted to clean my siding, eaves, facias, and overhangs.
Did a good job of cleaning and whitening them up, but if rubbed too hard, the while finish came off aluminum.
Full strength would really peel some paint off.
I have seen a LOT of different stains come out of my white vinyl seats from just an afternoon in beating down hot sun.
Good luck
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Hoodoo 2.0 (09-15-2023)
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The last resort is acetone, with a quick wash and new conditioner on it rather quickly. The acetone takes out practically anything, but it melts the material while doing so. I managed to restore a boat interior that would otherwise go to trash.
Do try on a hidden sample somewhere and do use it as a last resort
.
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I'll dive into any mechanical repair project...but upholstery is my nemesis.
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Jbooten,
Westley's BleachWhite seems to do a good job on WHITE vinyl.
Thanks. Brad.
Westley's BleachWhite seems to do a good job on WHITE vinyl.
Thanks. Brad.
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jtbooten (09-17-2023)
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Sold boat. Problem solved. Thanks all for the replies.
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