Great Tips to Remove a Vomit Stain

Summary

– Removing a vomit stain from leather

– Cleaning a vomit stain from fabric or clothing

– Removing a vomit stain from wood

– Removing a vomit stain from a floor or wall

– Removing vomit stains from smooth flooring

– Cleaning a vomit stain on metal

– Removing a vomit stain from stone

– List of detergents to clean vomit stains

You need to remove a vomit stain quickly, although it is unpleasant because they become more challenging to clean if you wait too long.

Use strong products like ammonia or bleach with care.

Sprinkle the area with baking soda to get rid of the smell once the stain is removed.

List of detergents for cleaning vomit stains

– Ammonia

– White vinegar

– Table salt

– Bag of modeling plaster

– Can of bleach

– Bicarbonate of soda

– Powdered shampoo for carpets and rugs

– Sandpaper

– Steel wool/iron wool brushes

– Organic washing powder

– Hydrogen peroxide

– Soap

Removing a vomit stain from leather

To clean a vomit stain on leather:

– Remove the surface area with a wooden spatula.

– Apply diluted ammonia to the remaining area.

– Dab with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

– To neutralize the smell, sprinkle with baking soda.

– Allow soaking into the fabric.

– Scrub with a brush to remove the baking soda powder.

On suede or nubuck

– Scrape off excess with a spoon.

– Dab a cotton ball soaked in 28% ammonia on a stain.

Cleaning a vomit stain on fabric or clothing

A vomit stain on fabric is often coupled with a stubborn odor. To remove it, use vinegar and water.

On synthetic materials, cotton, denim, or linen

– Soak the garment in a basin of water, detergent, and hydrogen peroxide.

– Then put it in the machine.

– If the odor persists, soak the garment for a few moments in vinegar water.

On silk, satin, or velvet

– Immediately immerse the garment in a cold water bath.

– If the stain is not treated quickly:

◦ Scrub with a cloth containing ammonia water.

◦ Rinse.

Another effective detergent: hydrogen peroxide.

On wool

– Dab the stain with a cloth containing diluted vinegar water.

– Rinse with clear water.

On goat or sheep hair or skin

Dab a cotton ball soaked in vinegar on the stain.

Another effective detergent is ammonia.

On natural fur

Rub the stain with a cotton pad moistened with diluted vinegar.

On synthetic fur

Using a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide, rub the spot.

Another effective detergent is ammonia.

On waxed canvas

– Sponge the stain to pick up the surface stain.

– Rub the remainder with a sponge containing ammonia.

– Rinse.

– Wipe clean.

Another effective detergent is hydrogen peroxide.

Removing a vomit stain from wood

Cleaning a vomit stain on wood is quite tricky depending on the coating of the wood (wax, paint, etc.).

On white wood

– Rub the stain with a damp cloth.

– Then, rub it with a handkerchief soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

– Scrape if necessary with a ball of steel wool to even out.

Another effective detergent: ammonia.

On waxed wood

– If you intervene immediately, blot the stain with a damp abrasive sponge.

– If the stain has had time to dry, rub it with bleach placed on a cork.

– If the stain remains, polish it with a square of sandpaper.

Note: the contact of the sandpaper removes the wax from the wood. After cleaning, apply a new coat of wax and polish.

On painted wood

– Run a damp sponge over the stained area to loosen as much dirt as possible.

– Dab the stain with a cloth dampened with hydrogen peroxide.

– Apply another coat of paint.

Another effective detergent is ammonia.

On teak

Only a gentle rubbing with sandpaper can remove a vomit stain on teak.

Note: teak may lose some of its shine. Polish it with linseed oil or teak oil to give it a new lease on life.

Removing a vomit stain from a floor or wall

Depending on the support, cleaning a vomit stain on a floor or wall will be done differently not to deteriorate the surface.

On natural fibers (sea rush, jute gunny cloth, coir)

– Rub the stain with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide or ammonia water.

– To remove the odor:

◦ Sprinkle with baking soda.

◦ Allow soaking for ten minutes.

◦ Dust the powder off with a cloth.

◦ If the smell persists, try again.

On sisal

– Sprinkle with carpet shampoo powder.

– Wait a few moments.

– Pick up the product with a brush.

Note: Follow the instructions on the package insert for this detergent.

On carpet

– Clean with clean water.

– Rub immediately with the green side of a sponge.

– Scrub with a cotton ball soaked in ammonia.

– Wipe clean.

Another effective detergent here is white vinegar.

On lino

– Pick up with a cloth.

– Rub the stain with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

Caution: do not use bleach or ammonia.

On tiles, cement, or concrete

– Scrape the surface with a spoon.

– Scrub the stain with diluted bleach.

– Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Note: Wear gloves when handling bleach.

On wallpaper

– Press a paper towel over the stain to absorb as much as possible.

– If the wallpaper doesn’t wash out, soften the stain with a clean eraser or a bread crumb.

– If the wallpaper washes out, apply a cotton swab soaked in diluted bleach.

Note: if traces remain, replace the stained strip.

Removing a vomit stain from smooth upholstery

Smooth siding such as enamel retains slight odors, so there is no need to treat the smell after cleaning a vomit stain. The odor will stop with time.

On plastic or rubber

– Scrape off the top layer.

– Sponge the remaining stain with soapy water.

– If the stain persists, add bleach to the detergent.

– Apply a damp cloth.

– Wipe off.

On glass, window, or crystal

– Wash the stain with clean water.

– If marks remain, rub them with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

Another effective detergent is ammonia.

On ceramic, earthenware, or porcelain

– Dip cutlery in a basin of slightly bleached water.

– Leave it for a few minutes.

– Wash with soap and water, then with clear water.

On enamel

– Sponge the stain.

– Dilute ammonia in water.

– Dab the stain with a cloth dampened with the mixture.

Cleaning a vomit stain on metal

Vinegar is handy for removing a vomit stain from metal.

On stainless steel

– Rub the stain with an iron straw containing hot vinegar.

– Wash with cold water.

On copper

– Immerse the stain in a warm vinegar water bath for a few minutes.

– Rub with a sponge sprinkled with salt.

– Soap well.

– Rinse off.

– Dry.

– Shine.

On brass

Dab the stain with a cloth dampened with hot vinegar water until completely removed.

Removing a vomit stain from stone

To clean a vomit stain on stone:

– Wipe the stain with a damp cloth.

– Pour modeling plaster over the stain.

– Make a hole in the center.

– Let dry for about 15 minutes.

– Put diluted bleach in the hole.

– Wait a few more minutes.

– Brush off the detergent.

– If the stain persists, repeat this treatment as many times as necessary.

Caution: Always use bleach diluted with water.

Another effective detergent is ammonia hydrogen peroxide.

On marble or sandstone

– Rub the stain with a sponge containing an ammonia solution in hydrogen peroxide.

– Wash the sponge and pass it over the treated area.

On granite

– Apply ammonia to the stain with a damp cloth and rub.

– Rinse off.

Caution: do not clean granite with bleach, the magpie

Hope the above helps you clean any vomit. Remember to share your experience below.