Cleaning Ketchup Stains

>> Feb 25, 2013

A very common stain on fabrics and upholstery is the ketchup stain. If you have children, chances are you often struggle to remove such stains from their clothes. The ultimate rule for cleaning ketchup stains is no surprise – you should act as quickly as you can after you notice the stain so that you have a better chance at removing it entirely. The longer it stays on the surface of the fabric, the more it will set in and penetrate the fibers.

The first thing to do when treating ketchup stains is to take a spoon or a knife and carefully scrape any excess ketchup off the garment or upholstery. Since this is a combination stain, the treatment is harder than usual. Try not to smear the area as the stain will easily spread further.

After that run cold water from the back of the stain to make it travel through the fabric. Turn it around and run the water again until the stain starts fading. Apply some liquid laundry detergent on the garment and let it soak for at least 30 minutes in cold water. After half an hour, rinse the fabric again.

If the stain is persistent, sponge it using white vinegar, which is one of the most powerful natural products for cleaning. Rinse the garment in cold water again and if necessary pretreat the area with a laundry stain remover. Wash the fabric on the hottest cycle using chlorine bleach, if you are sure that it won’t ruin the fabric. After washing, check if the ketchup stain is completely gone and then dry.

Many people use alternative methods for removing ketchup stains, such as ammonia, dishwashing liquid or even unseasoned meat tenderizer. If the ketchup is on the upholstery, carefully scrape off the residue and try not to spread the stain. Make sure that you only use damp cloth, not soaking wet. Mix two cups of cold water with some dishwashing liquid and sponge the stain with a clean cloth.

Blotting will help you remove as much ketchup as possible and you will see that the bright red stain starts fading away. You may have to repeat the first three or four steps if the stain is persistent. Don’t dry the upholstery until you are completely sure that the stain is gone, or you will set it in even further onto the fibers.

If you have a commercial stain remover that you want to use, try it on a hidden area first, before treating the entire stained area. There are different types of upholstery and all fabrics vary, so if you are not sure what will work best for yours, try a homemade mixture which can’t ruin it.

When there is ketchup on your carpet you can follow the same tips as for the upholstery, or mix two cups of warm water with a tablespoon of ammonia and sponge and blot the area. Whichever solution you choose, you need to clean the spot as quickly as possible – this is the golden rule of cleaning just about anything.

One of the most common methods is mixing vinegar and baking soda, but you need to be careful when rubbing the stained area. You could also try mixing lemon juice and salt. These are products that you already have in your kitchen, they are affordable, natural and environmentally friendly.

Author Bio:

Angela Harpert is a stay at home mom and a devoted wife who happily shares her efficient cleaning ideas.

Governor Election

I’m a resident of West Java Province, Indonesia. Yesterday (February 24^th, 2013), an election to vote for the next West Java Governor was held. Our voting place was a class room at a public primary school nearby.

Our blue voter cards

The blue classroom

My husband and I arrived at the voting place about the last hour of the provided time for the voters. There were no other voters waiting, we could straightly do our obligation as a good citizen. The quick count result stated that the incumbent governor got the highest votes. Though I didn’t choose him, I don’t mind at all if he would become our next Governor.

Blue fingers - we have voted!

We’re still waiting for the official announcement of the General Election Commission to convey the real result. Some candidates are actress and actors who interested to become politicians.

The list of candidates. I chose a younger leader; but it seems that he didn't win this time.

After voting, we visited my BIL and wife to congratulate on his new home

Anyway, I saw blue here and there in the voting place, I can link this post to Blue Monday!

UK Dental Implants May Be Easy to Recover From

Anyone who receives UK dental implants should be aware of the process that comes with using them. It may take a bit of time for anyone to recover from a procedure used to receive one of these implants but the process will be just fine. It should not be all that hard for the body to get used to one of these implants after a while when you receive them.

What is Prescribed?

A dentist may prescribe you with a few things used to help you maintain your implants as well as possible. These items traditionally include the following options:

Antibiotics are often used to keep bacteria from getting in the way.
An antiseptic mouthwash may also be prescribed.
Some pain-killing medications may be used if the pains are too tough. Fortunately, most doctors might suggest that you just go with safer over-the-counter options for taking care of your implants.

Monitoring the Area

Your dentist will also ask you to monitor the area that your implant is located in. You have to do this in order to get a better idea of what is happening with the implant and to see if it is fitting in with your gums and your jaw line as well as possible.

You have to inspect the area carefully with a few points in mind:

There should not be any bleeding in the implant area.
Inflammation should be extremely minimal as well.
The conditions of the gums around the implant should be safe too. They should not start to feel irritated or have other issues that might spread into different parts of the gum line.

How Long Will It Take?

It can take a few days or weeks to recover from the implant process depending on your condition. Your doctor should be responsible for telling you what might happen to keep the problem from being too much of an issue. Of course, every person’s condition will vary so you may want to pay careful attention to whatever it is your dentist has to say to you when it comes to keeping your condition under control without risking any problems coming out of it.

You have to be sure that you are using the right process for keeping UK dental implants from being a burden after receiving them. The recovery process should not be too tough to manage.

Binary Options Trading – How to Start It?

It’s a fact that there’s an increase in the amount of people who would like to know more about binary options trading - How To? Lots of ‘How To’ questions are asked to obtain accurate explanation. Why this method of trading has attracted many types of investors including the beginners and small investors?

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Every investor prefers an investment method that can offer high return in the short time. It’s no wonder if nowadays, binary options trading is becoming very popular investment choice since this trading method allows you to gain good profit while reducing the risk.

Perhaps you’re wondering what the differences between binary options trading and other types of conventional available trading options are. First, you must choose only the safe trading platforms that provided by the reliable online trading provider. To avoid scammers, you must make an informed decision based on reviews from different sources, the authorized license and the reasonable terms and conditions.