Upholstery & Furniture: Infant
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Microsuede/Microfiber Couch
Asked by C.A. from Springfield
on March 17, 2008
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We are looking to replace our couch and love seat. They are both Durahide (fake leather) and have literally fallen apart in the 3yrs that we have had them. This is v...
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- We recently purchased a microsuede couch from Ashley furniture for $600. We have 3 boys, 2 cats and a very furry Golden Retriever. So, far so good with the couch. A...
- we have had ours for about 5 years now and it still looks new. I have 2 children 4 and 1 and between the 2 of them i think EVERYTHING has been on the couch. to be hone...
- Hi, C.. We purchased a microfiber couch from NFM in February. As of right now I am happy with it. We also had a scotch guard put on and we have a company will come and...
Stain Removal
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on May 14, 2011
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I am very fortunate to have recieved many wonderful hand me downs for my daughter... but they leave me baffled.
How do other mom's keep the clothes so clear!"
DD had...
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- For biological stains (blood, urine, feces, vomit), I spray the stain with hydrogen peroxide, let it bubble up, and wash in COLD water.
- Since having kids I have been battling the stain problem daily!! My kids seem to spill and dirty everything they own! I have tried almost everything. Usually for st...
- I second the Resolve spray - it does work great. BUT when I'm going through my kids' clothes to pass on to my niece I do eliminate the clothes that I couldn't get the...
Small Children and Buying a New Sofa- Advice
Asked by I.R. from Austin
on July 1, 2009
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Hi moms.
I would like to ask you for some advice about buying a new sofa.
I have a 29 months old and one on the way so my question is: What is your experience with ...
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- Hi I., I would recommend the leather rather than microfiber for your new family sofa. We have two children and the leather has by far, held up much better tha...
- My only advice is to buy one with attached cushions. All six of the cushions come off our sofa...and if I have to reassemble the sofa one more time I might scream and ...
- My daughter and son in law bought a used sofa, which was well made. They still have it 10 yrs later. It has stripes cotton ticking, like denim. It is not the pretti...
My Toddler and the Sofa!
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on August 13, 2008
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My little man is thirteen months old and a great little walker. Well lately he has been working on his climbing skills and today he learned to get on our sofa. I was...
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- We have always taught our son, now 2 1/2, "Bobo's on the couch." He adapted very quick without any problems. I have also learned that being detailed in telling him t...
- Hello J., I am a SAHM of a 22 mo old. Your concerns have just shifted from infant care to toddler care. This is a phase that your son is going through. I was the...
- Hi, J. Sounds like you have a climber on your hands. The problem is the couch is not the proper place for climbing. So my suggestion would be to find a proper climb...
Coffee Stain on New Carpet!!
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on July 28, 2008
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Help! On Saturday, my husband spilled a cup of coffee all over our new, light grey carpet. I tried treating it with Bissell's stain remover, but it didn't work and n...
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- About 4 years ago my son-in-law spilled a can of wood stain on off white carpeting. I took a steam cleaner with normal solution for that model and added oxy-clean in l...
- Try a carpet cleaner called Kids and Pets. It is great for getting stains out. Squirt some onto the stain then take a white towel or paper towel and dab the stain. ...
- I was able to get a coffee stain out of berber carpet without a problem with Oxyclean. Ok, there was one little problem...it got the stain out so well that the rest o...
Blood on a White Chair !!! HELP
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 10, 2010
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Oh, the horror, when the 22 month old started crying that cry we all know and have heard telling me he was really hurt. I went running in to his play area and he had f...
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- You may try peroxide, I would do a test sample first.
- If all else fails - have it slipcovered in a pre-shrunk white denim so you can machine wash the cover as needed.
- Easier than all of the above....but similar.....put ice cubes on all the spots and let them melt. You may need to blot but maybe not. I cut my dogs toenail too short a...
Getting Red Juice Stain Out of Beige Carpet
Asked by C.L. from Sacramento
on January 30, 2009
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I know there have been requests for this before, but I just can't find them.
We had a spill of juice/kool-aid (some red beverage), and now we have a big red stain in ...
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- spot shot or oxy clean (they have a spray now)
- I use hot spot or is it shot....that stuff takes any stain out...but if you don't want those chemicals hanging around...then maybe steam clean afterwards with a baking...
- Hi there, Sol-u-Mel from Melaleuca!!!! Super Stain Fighter Use Sol-U-Mel full strength on stubborn stains, including: • Permanent marker • Tree sap • P...
Hairspray Stain on Microfiber Couch
Asked by J.S. from Stationed Overseas
on May 11, 2010
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My 16 month old son found a pen and went crazy on a couch cushion. I found on here that hairspray would take up the stain with a cloth and blotting action. the ink ca...
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- I'd honestly recommend contacting the manufacturer. We had a microfiber sofa that showed everything. I didn't pay attention to details on how to clean it, and I prob...
- My last microfiber couch was horrible about collecting stains. I was constantly online trying to find tricks of the trade. Our couch would get water rings any time I...
- Did you repeat with the warm water? That would be my best guess because the residual you see there is probably the "adhesive" that is present in the hair spray. It's...
Pen Marks on the Couch
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on May 11, 2007
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My toddler recently discovered the love of pens. As u can guess, yesterday she snuck off with a pen and went to town with it all over my couch. I tried using soap and ...
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- Hi N D, Try using a little hydrogen peroxide and wipe the area with a clean sponge. I've never used it on ink but it is amazing at clean red wine, red and grape ju...
- My princess has done this multiple times on our BRAND NEW microfiber couch. I have found that the Tide to Go pen works beautifully!!! Try that and good luck.
- A friend's child did this to my NEW cream love seat (but the friendship survived!!). I would suggest a professional because anything you do to it my make it harder fo...
HELP! Red Crystal Light Spill!
Asked by J.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 9, 2008
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I was holding my baby while eating (big mistake!) and he reached out and knocked my red crystal light over and it spilled all over the carpet! I have tried the carpet ...
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- Try FOLEX it has done wonders for me. If that doesn't work try a rust remover made for carpets...sometimes those will take out colors better than anything else, but y...
- I saw that someone uses Melaleuca...and PreSpot is great for clothes. I've not tried it on carpets, but I'm sure it would work. I use Sol-U-Mel, and Mela Magic for s...
- Sol u Mel by Melaleuca got red nail polish out of white carpet for me and pink paint out as well.
