Tips for Removing a Soda Stain
Contents
Removing a soda stain from leather
Removing a soda stain from fabric or clothing
Removing a soda stain from wood
Removing a soda stain from a floor or wall
Removing soda stains from smooth flooring
Removing a soda stain from metal
Removing a soda stain from stone
List of detergents for soda stain removal
To remove a soda stain, you must act quickly: it must not dry. On a thick surface, it can become permanently embedded.
Ammonia and methylated spirits can dissolve the stain on most materials. For white surfaces, use hydrogen peroxide or glycerine, which are less aggressive.
Cleaning a soda stain on leather
To remove a soda stain from leather, proceed with caution to avoid damaging it:
Mix water and rubbing alcohol.
Pour the mixture onto a damp cloth.
Dab an invisible area of the leather.
If the color of the leather remains, continue the operation. Dab the stain with the mixture.
If not, it is best to stop cleaning immediately. Take the garment to a professional.
On suede or nubuck
Dab the stain with a cloth soaked in ammonia water.
Another effective detergent is rubbing alcohol.
Removing a soda stain from fabric or clothing
A fabric stained by soda will come off in a different way depending on its material: check the label before starting the cleaning.
On synthetic fabrics, jeans or linen
Rub the fabric with a sponge of soapy water.
Apply a cloth soaked in methylated spirits to the stain.
Put the fabric in the washing machine.
Another effective detergent is ammonia.
On cotton
If the cotton is white: rub the stain with a cloth soaked in lemon juice.
If the cotton is colored: polish the stain with a cloth soaked in vinegar water.
Wash the cotton in the washing machine.
Another effective detergent is methylated spirits.
On silk
Press a cotton ball on the stain to blot up the soda.
Dampen the fabric with a wet cotton ball.
Dab the stain with a glycerin-moistened cotton ball.
Machine wash.
On satin
Rub the stain with a cloth previously soaked in a pure glycerine solution.
On velvet
Apply glycerine to the stain with a clean cloth.
On wool
Wet the stain under a cold water tap.
Then rub the stain with a cotton ball containing glycerine.
Start a wool cycle in your washing machine.
On goat, sheep hair, leather, and natural fur
Dab the soda stain with a tissue soaked in glycerin.
On synthetic fur
Sponge the stain with soapy water.
If the stain has dried, dab it with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.
Rinse.
Another effective detergent is ammonia.
On oilcloth
To remove a soda stain from waxed canvas, simply rub it vigorously with a damp sponge.
Removing a soda stain from wood
To clean a soda stain on wood, it is important to blot it as quickly as possible.
On white wood
Sponge the stain with a little water.
Dab the remainder with a cloth soaked in methylated spirits.
Finish the treatment by smoothing with a steel wool.
Another effective detergent: ammonia.
On waxed wood
Press an absorbent paper on the stain to blot up the still fresh liquid.
If the stain is old, rub it with a cloth dampened with methylated spirits.
Use sandpaper if necessary to smooth the surface.
Wax again.
Another effective detergent is ammonia.
On painted wood
If the stain is fresh, apply a tissue to the stain to wipe it off.
If the stain is dry, rub it with a cloth soaked in diluted ammonia.
If there are still traces, wipe them off with a steel wool.
If the wood has lost its shine, apply another coat of paint.
Another effective detergent is methylated spirits.
On teak
A damp cloth is all you need to remove a soda stain from teak.
Cleaning a soda stain from a floor or wall
Removing a soda stain from a floor or wall can sometimes be quite complicated.
On natural fibers (sea rush, jute, coir)
If the stain is fresh:
Sprinkle flour on the stain.
Let it work.
Brush to recover the powder.
Remove the residue with a sponge moistened with soap and water if the stain remains.
If the stain is old: rub it with a handkerchief soaked in 28% ammonia.
Another effective detergent: methylated spirits.
On sisal
To remove a soda stain from sisal:
Place a tissue on the stain.
Apply special carpet stain remover.
Caution: If the stain is dry, it will not come out.
On carpet
Sponge the area.
Wipe with a cloth soaked in water, vinegar, and carpet shampoo.
Rinse.
Dry.
Note: if you wait too long, the mark will become permanent.
On linoleum
Rub the stain with a cloth soaked in soapy water.
Wash with clear water.
Wipe off.
On tiles
Rub the stain with a cloth moistened with black soap.
Rinse with clean water.
On cement or concrete
Rub the stain with a cotton ball dipped in warm white vinegar.
Wipe with a damp cloth to remove the residue.
On terracotta or brick
Dilute a few drops of ammonia in warm water.
Rub the stain with a cloth soaked in the mixture (wear gloves!).
Sponge.
Wax and polish if necessary.
Another effective detergent: methylated spirits.
On wallpaper
Rub the stain with a cotton swab moistened with methylated spirits if the wallpaper can be cleaned.
Another effective detergent is ammonia.
Rub a clean eraser over the stain if the wallpaper does not tolerate water.
Another effective detergent is the breadcrumb.
Removing a soda stain from a smooth surface
Here’s how to remove a soda stain from smooth flooring.
On plastic or rubber
Soak in a bath of dishwashing liquid for a few moments.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
If the stain persists, try again.
On a window, glass, or crystal
Rub the soda stain with a damp cloth containing pure dishwashing liquid.
Wipe with a wet cloth to loosen the residue.
Dry.
On ceramic, earthenware, or porcelain
Apply dishwashing liquid to the stain.
Scrub with a wet sponge.
Wash the container under a cold water tap.
Wipe dry.
On enamel
Dilute dishwashing liquid in hot water.
Rub the stain with this mixture on a cloth.
Rinse.
Removing a soda stain from metal
On stainless steel
Wipe the stain with a damp cloth.
Dry well to avoid the formation of white marks.
On copper
Rub the copper with a cloth soaked in warm vinegar.
Clean with soapy water, then with clear water.
Dry and polish.
On brass
Rub the stain with a cloth soaked in warm vinegar.
Rinse with soapy water, then clear water.
Wipe off.
Wipe with a soft cloth to even out the surface.
Cleaning a soda stain on stone
A damp sponge is all you need to remove a soda stain from stone flooring, but only if the stain is fresh.
For old stains:
Mix a large amount of water with hydrogen peroxide.
Rub with a cloth soaked in the mixture.
Other effective detergents: bleach, and scouring powder.
On marble
Dilute soap in ammonia water.
Place this mixture on the stain and rub.
Wipe the treated area with a damp cloth.
On stoneware
A soda stain on stoneware will not resist cleaning with dishwashing liquid.
On granite
Apply vinegar to the stain with a cloth.
Rub until the stain disappears completely.
List of detergents for cleaning soda stains
Rubbing alcohol
Ammonia
White vinegar
Hydrogen peroxide
Lemon
Soap
Liquid black soap
Steel wool/iron wool brushes
Sandpaper
Vegetable glycerin
Dry shampoo for carpets and rugs
Dishwashing liquid
