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HELP!?! — Brooklynian

HELP!?!

sfight80
sfight80
edited November -1 in Park Slope
I spilled olive oil on my roommate's suede couch. Does anyone have a cleaner they recommend to get this out? I used a Shout Wipe thinking that at least maybe the stain wouldn't set, but I think I might have made it worse. PLEASE - I really need some guidance here.

THANKS!! :oops:

Comments

  • narcolepticabe
    narcolepticabe
    No advice - except to Google. Check sites like About.com or Heloise or Fly Lady in particular. Good luck
  • drano
    drano
    Ouch. If you were lucky enough to have the spill on a cushion, you could take the easy way out and turn it over...
  • david van pelt
    david van pelt
    a stragically placed throw blanket? :P
  • drano
    drano
    Any animals in the house? You could claim one of them barfed on the couch - needless to say, it would be best if it were your roommate's animal...
  • primadonna
    primadonna
    ...or it may just be time to move :lol:
  • brooklynpotter
    brooklynpotter
    i spent 7 years writing a household hints column for a major women's magazine... that said, i wouldn't even attempt to get oil out from suede.

    bring it to the dry cleaner's and ask if there's anything they can do, and if not you'll have to either fess up or say the cat barfed.

    sorry.
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    looks like you're gonna have to pay for a new couch -- how much is it worth?
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    if its just the cushions replace those ;).
  • drano
    drano
    Ok here's what you do...a few minutes before your roomie is due to come home, open some drawers, throw some papers around, etc. Leave the door ajar. When roomie gets back, say you surprised a burglar who took flight upon your arrival...roomie will be so happy that nothing is missing and that you weren't hurt that when he/she discovers the stain (obviously the work of the "burglar") it will seem like no big deal.
  • ejpinkley
    ejpinkley
    Or, get your roommate really wasted on their drink/drug of choice...wait until they pass out....move them to the couch...put open bottle of olive oil in their hand and then look innocent when they wake up :lol:


    So, not a lot of practical suggestions here, but maybe you're laughing by now.
  • doublediamond
    doublediamond
    I know that part of how you get oil out of a shirt is that you apply talc or cornstarch to the stain so that it soaks it up. Let it sit with teh power to soak it up.
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    no matter what you do. you'll probably be boned anyway. so best just tell the truth and get over with. no more worrying and ploting!
  • sfight80
    sfight80

    Subject: ha ha ha

    Thanks for all the advice guys! I fessed up to it before I posted this - I should have been more specific in my post - I needed a recommendation for an upholstery cleaner. But since I didn't know what an upholstery cleaner was until last night it was hard to be specific. I did the good yellow pages thing, and I found out that they can spot clean it for not too much. Or I can have the whole thing cleaned for not much more.

    Thanks AGAIN!! I have definitely been amused - the burglary idea was the best!!

    :lol:
  • whyfi
    whyfi
    Larry David says, "salt and club soda!!!"

    Larry David is usually wrong.
  • lisajank123
    lisajank123
    WhyFi wrote: Larry David says, "salt and club soda!!!"

    Larry David is usually wrong.
    True, but he's funny as all hell. When is that show coming back on. Anybody?
  • whyfi
    whyfi
    Flexichick wrote: [quote=WhyFi]Larry David says, "salt and club soda!!!"

    Larry David is usually wrong.
    True, but he's funny as all hell. When is that show coming back on. Anybody?

    Dunno - don't have cable, but I'm working my way through season 4 on DVD.
  • enduratrack
    enduratrack
    I think that season included the Big (or maybe it was Giant) Vagina show. Too funny. He's not too easy on the eyes, though.

    Anyway - back to the orginal poster - where did you find a good upholstery cleaner?
  • sfight80
    sfight80

    Subject: sorry - better late than never

    I found several upholstery cleaners on google - but - magic, the tide marker thingy - got it out (or enough that even if you know where it was you have to look hard to see anything)
  • jamzer
    jamzer
    Flexichick wrote: [quote=WhyFi]Larry David says, "salt and club soda!!!"

    Larry David is usually wrong.
    True, but he's funny as all hell. When is that show coming back on. Anybody?

    HBO just announced that they agreed to a deal with Larry David for a Season 5. No word yet on when it will air.
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior

    Subject: Re: sorry - better late than never

    sfight80 wrote: I found several upholstery cleaners on google - but - magic, the tide marker thingy - got it out (or enough that even if you know where it was you have to look hard to see anything)
    you got away with it this time ;), but once he reads the boards youre dead :P.
  • onyez
    onyez

    Subject: Re: sorry - better late than never

    armchair_warrior wrote: [quote=sfight80]I found several upholstery cleaners on google - but - magic, the tide marker thingy - got it out (or enough that even if you know where it was you have to look hard to see anything)
    you got away with it this time ;), but once he reads the boards youre dead :P.

    I have those Tide things all over - in my bags, at home, etc. Buy them at Costco cheap
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior

    Subject: Re: sorry - better late than never

    Flexichick wrote: [quote=armchair_warrior][quote=sfight80]I found several upholstery cleaners on google - but - magic, the tide marker thingy - got it out (or enough that even if you know where it was you have to look hard to see anything)
    you got away with it this time ;), but once he reads the boards youre dead :P.

    I have those Tide things all over - in my bags, at home, etc. Buy them at Costco cheap

    are you trying to tell us ;) your spill stuff alot or just like to clean :P?
  • prospect-plg noah
    prospect-plg noah

    Subject: Re: sorry - better late than never

    armchair_warrior wrote: [quote=Flexichick][quote=armchair_warrior][quote=sfight80]I found several upholstery cleaners on google - but - magic, the tide marker thingy - got it out (or enough that even if you know where it was you have to look hard to see anything)
    you got away with it this time ;), but once he reads the boards youre dead :P.

    I have those Tide things all over - in my bags, at home, etc. Buy them at Costco cheap

    are you trying to tell us ;) your spill stuff alot or just like to clean :P?

    I spill. Clean? Eh, not so much.
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