How to Remove Dye Stains From Upholstery in 4 Simple Steps

Ifdye is on your fabricchair or upholstered couch, there is no need to fret.

Oxygen-based bleach and some water should take the stain right out.

Read on for full instructions on removing dye transfer stains from fabric and upholstery.

How to Remove Dye Transfer Stains From Upholstery

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Keep moving to a clean area of the fabric as the dye is transferred to the cleaning cloth.

Air-Dry

Air-dry the solution away from direct heat and sunlight.

If the upholstery stain persists, repeat the method with a fresh oxygen bleach and water solution each time.

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Continue this motion and replace the cloth as it becomes saturated.

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cleaning upholstery with an oxygen based bleach solution

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air drying upholstery

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