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Furniture Q & A Furniture Q & A From "Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean" episode DQOC-112

Q: If you don't know the cleaning code for your furniture upholstery, how do you determine how it was originally labeled?

A: Go back to the purchasing point of the furniture and ask them to look up the composition of the upholstery and give you the cleaning code. When choosing the fabric for new furniture, take notes above the cleaning directions from the fabric sample or "flag."

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Q: What is the best way to remove old stains from furniture (figure A)?

A: Timeliness is important. If the stain has been in place for quite a while, it would be best to consult a furniture-cleaning professional and have them extract the stain. If you attempt the stain removal yourself, choose a gentle approach, such as a damp microfiber cloth.

Q: How do you remove makeup from fabric?

A: Try using a microfiber cloth with water, or use shaving cream on a damp cloth to remove the stain.

Q: Can smeared lipstick be removed from a couch?

A: Try the microfiber towel with water or a damp cloth with shaving cream, or call a cleaning professional to remove the stain