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Dough on Upholstery

Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of the carpet or fabric using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge
    Stiff Bristle Brush

    Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of the carpet or fabric using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Laundry Detergent

    Remove any large wet or dry pieces of dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into fabric. Follow normal washing instructions for garment. If stain remains, do not dry the garment. Rewash following normal washing instructions.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge
    Stiff Bristle Brush

    Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of surface using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Vacuum Upholstery/Rug Shampoo

    Vacuum as much of the dry colored chalk stain from the fabric as possible. If stain remains, apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Cotton Ball
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser

    Remove all large pieces of dried dough manually. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Wash the stain in a circulur motion using a sponge and rinse. If stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circulur motion and rinse. If stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. blot the stain and rinse.

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We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.

We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can’t guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed.
Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.