Sunday, January 7, 2007

Holiday spills? Head to the kitchen.

Chocolate smeared chintz? Strawberry sauce on silk? Try this. Lightly sprinkle baking soda over the stained area. Add a dab of dishshoap to a damp white washcloth and lightly scrub in the natural direction of the fabric. Be careful not to overwet the area. Wait for fabric to dry. The stain should be gone, but if you notice white residue rising to the surface, lightly wipe the area again with a damp cloth.

We tried this technique at my friend's house over the weekend and before I left, the situation on the dining room chair appeared to be under control. By the way she made a fabulous brunch and I invite you to checkout her blog where you're sure to find a world of culinary delights:

http://porcinichronicles.blogspot.com/

2 comments:

Susan in Italy said...

Yep, after you all left the house on Saturday, the chair was spotless. Thanks, Ange! BTW, we put a lot more baking soda on the stains than I would have thought was right, so if in doubt, add more.

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