How to Get Ash Out of a Sofa

How to Get Ash Out of a Sofa
Written By
Lane Cummings
Lane Cummings
Published: Sep 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Dry Cleaning Solvent Method

Step 1

Vacuum any loose ash up with the upholstery or crevice attachment.

Step 2

Moisten a soft cloth with dry cleaning solvent.

Step 3

Press the cloth against the ash stain. Blot the stain with a dry corner of the lint-free cloth.

Step 4

Repeat this process until the ash stain is completely gone.

Dish Detergent Method

Step 1

Remove any loose ashes using the upholstery or crevice attachment on the vacuum cleaner.

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Step 2

Pour 2 cups of cold water into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of dish detergent. Mix the two well.

Step 3

Dip a lint-free cloth in the mixture. Pat it against the ash stain.

Step 4

Blot the stain with a dry side of the lint-free cloth. Repeat this process until the ash stain is completely gone.

Step 5

Wipe the area with a damp cloth to rinse it.

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Lane Cummings

Lane Cummings is originally from New York City. She attended the High School of Performing Arts in dance before receiving her Bachelor of Arts in literature and her Master of Arts in Russian literature at the University of Chicago. She has…

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