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#* Let the clothing soak in the solution for about 15 minutes. | #* Let the clothing soak in the solution for about 15 minutes. | ||
#* Rinse the clothing out at the end. | #* Rinse the clothing out at the end. | ||
| − | #Sponge off the stain. Next, use rubbing alcohol to sponge clean the stain. Pour rubbing alcohol on the sponge. Start from the center of the stain and work your way outward, gently massaging it as you go. You may need to squeeze out the sponge and add more rubbing alcohol partway through.<ref | + | #Sponge off the stain. Next, use rubbing alcohol to sponge clean the stain. Pour rubbing alcohol on the sponge. Start from the center of the stain and work your way outward, gently massaging it as you go. You may need to squeeze out the sponge and add more rubbing alcohol partway through.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Don't rub too hard as that could damage the fabric. | #* Don't rub too hard as that could damage the fabric. | ||
#* If the sponge gets too dirty, clean it off with soap and water before continuing. | #* If the sponge gets too dirty, clean it off with soap and water before continuing. | ||
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#* Either solution will work, so just choose one based on what you have on hand. You may want to test the solution in a discreet area to make sure it doesn't discolor the fabric, as different fabrics may react differently to the solutions. | #* Either solution will work, so just choose one based on what you have on hand. You may want to test the solution in a discreet area to make sure it doesn't discolor the fabric, as different fabrics may react differently to the solutions. | ||
#Apply the solution. Dip a clean cloth into the solution. A white cloth is best so it doesn't stain the upholstery. Apply the cloth to the upholstery. Press it in to help absorb the beer from the upholstery.<ref name="rf3" /> | #Apply the solution. Dip a clean cloth into the solution. A white cloth is best so it doesn't stain the upholstery. Apply the cloth to the upholstery. Press it in to help absorb the beer from the upholstery.<ref name="rf3" /> | ||
| − | #Keep pressing. Continue to reapply apply the solution to the stain. As you do, the stain should begin to lift. You may need to repeat the process 3 or 4 times before you absorb all the beer from the upholstery. Make sure the stain is completely gone before moving on to the next step.<ref | + | #Keep pressing. Continue to reapply apply the solution to the stain. As you do, the stain should begin to lift. You may need to repeat the process 3 or 4 times before you absorb all the beer from the upholstery. Make sure the stain is completely gone before moving on to the next step.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Sponge cool water onto the area. Using a new clean cloth, apply cool water to the area. Blot a few times to make sure all the cleaning solution is gone. Once it is, use a dry, clean cloth to blot the area until it's mostly dry.<ref name="rf4">http://www.stain-removal-101.com/beer-stains.html</ref> | #Sponge cool water onto the area. Using a new clean cloth, apply cool water to the area. Blot a few times to make sure all the cleaning solution is gone. Once it is, use a dry, clean cloth to blot the area until it's mostly dry.<ref name="rf4">http://www.stain-removal-101.com/beer-stains.html</ref> | ||
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=== Removing Water Stains from Microfiber === | === Removing Water Stains from Microfiber === | ||
| − | #Identify the stain. When you clean up a stain on microfiber upholstery, sometimes the water itself leaves a stain, which you then need to remove. However, when you're looking at the stain, make sure you don't see any signs of beer left. You need to make sure that stain is gone before you start working on the water stain left behind.< | + | #Identify the stain. When you clean up a stain on microfiber upholstery, sometimes the water itself leaves a stain, which you then need to remove. However, when you're looking at the stain, make sure you don't see any signs of beer left. You need to make sure that stain is gone before you start working on the water stain left behind.<ref>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-watermarks-on-microfiber-upholstery/</ref> |
#* Look for discoloring, as beer can discolor fabric slightly. | #* Look for discoloring, as beer can discolor fabric slightly. | ||
#* You can also smell the area to check for a beer stain. If the beer stain is still there, repeat the stain removal process for upholstery. | #* You can also smell the area to check for a beer stain. If the beer stain is still there, repeat the stain removal process for upholstery. | ||
| − | #Wet the stain again. Use a clean white cloth. Make sure it is soft so it will be gentle on the fabric. Dip it into clean water, and wring it out. Press the cloth gently on the area to make it damp. You don't want to make the area soaking wet. You just want it to be damp enough that you can dry the fabric more quickly this time.<ref name=" | + | #Wet the stain again. Use a clean white cloth. Make sure it is soft so it will be gentle on the fabric. Dip it into clean water, and wring it out. Press the cloth gently on the area to make it damp. You don't want to make the area soaking wet. You just want it to be damp enough that you can dry the fabric more quickly this time.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Dry the fabric with a blow dryer. The reason water sometimes leaves a stain on microfiber is because it dries too slowly. A blow dryer helps speed up the process. Wave the blow dryer over the fabric until the stain dries up, leaving you without a watermark this time.<ref name=" | + | #Dry the fabric with a blow dryer. The reason water sometimes leaves a stain on microfiber is because it dries too slowly. A blow dryer helps speed up the process. Wave the blow dryer over the fabric until the stain dries up, leaving you without a watermark this time.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* The main reason you want to make sure the stain is completely gone is that when you apply heat to a stain with a blow dryer, you are setting the stain in the fabric, making it nearly impossible to remove later. | #* The main reason you want to make sure the stain is completely gone is that when you apply heat to a stain with a blow dryer, you are setting the stain in the fabric, making it nearly impossible to remove later. | ||
