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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 couch 262g

Recipe makes 1 couch)

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Upholstery Shampoo

Recipe #101050 | 4 min | 1 min prep | add private note

By: txgammi
Oct 1, 2004

This simple formula will get your upholstered furniture clean quickly, gently, and for a fraction of the price you'd pay for a store-bought upholstery shampoo. From a book by Jerry Baker.

1 couch (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Using a wire whisk or a hand-held electric mixer, whip the solution until dry suds start to form.
  3. 3
    With a soft cloth or brush, slowly massage the dry suds into an inconspicuous spot on the upholstery, and let it dry.
  4. 4
    If you see no change in color or texture, keep cleaning.
  5. 5
    When you've finished the whole piece of furniture, let it dry, then wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in warm water and wrung dry.
  6. 6
    Make sure the fabric is completely dry before you let anyone take a seat, otherwise it'll get dirty all over again.
  7. 7
    To speed up drying time, open some windows, or use a fan to"blow-dry" the fabric.

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From: adena mangis

On Nov 9, 2005

This worked very well on a couch that we purchased at a yard sale. The arms and one cushion were pretty dirty and this worked well. Thanks for a cheap and easy solution.

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