Cleaning Mulch Stains from a Corduroy Couch?

Judy
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July 4, 20180 found this helpful

Corduroy is usually washable, but may shrink. You might want to try a mild soap and water solution on a hidden spot first. If in doubt, get it professionally cleaned.

Pghgirl40
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July 4, 20180 found this helpful

You may be able to to get the stain up with some of the simple--original blue-Dawn dish soap on a clean white rag. Try it in an inconspicuous spot and if it is ok, work the Dawn into the stain and it should wick off on to the rag. When the stain is gone, remove the soap residue with another clean white rag with cool water.

cybergrannie
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July 5, 20180 found this helpful

I would suggest you vacuum and let dry and vacuum again before trying another method.

• If you try the Dawn (original only) treatment you might want to use the suds off the top first. Or if no suds, take a soft brush and dip lightly in solution and brush spot (with the nap) but not enough to really wet the fabric.
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• It is difficult to dry cushions if you soak them with this solution (also difficult to remove all the soap and that is a dirt catcher).
• Let it dry in between cleanings so you can tell if it is working.
• Some people recommend using a sprinkling of baking soda but that I have not tried.
• If you get it clean, take a soft brush and gently brush with the nap and get it back into condition.
• If gentle cleaning does not remove the dirt then you may have to have someone come in and clean it (be sure to cut your dog's allowance to help pay for the trouble).