Does anyone know how to?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

How to get the puke smell out of a couch. I have tried Febreeze carpet cleaner, upholstery cleaner, baking powder and soda, I tried bleach. Even regular air freshener. I have also tried cleaning the foam pads and the covers, nothing I do is working. Is it best just to junk it?

Agrees with "john4" and "gloria". Vomit / puke have acid in them from the stomach.. the most effective counter agent to acid IS ACID.. like in lemon juice or vinegar… You can also try tomato based products like tomato juice if you are doing the cushions WITHOUT the covers… and the lemon or vinegar can be used on the covers so no stains appear.

Basically acid kills acid…. protein gets out protein… and so on with most laundry problems…. Happy Cleaning ! : )

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15 Responses to Does anyone know how to?

  1. to_sassy4_u says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:03 am

    If the cover comes off just throw it in the washer hang out to dry (so it won’t shrink). Otherwise sorry I’m not much help.
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  2. trolldoll70 says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:42 am

    I think at this point, you’ve tried everyrthing else. Get rid of it.
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  3. xarmywife says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:57 am

    How large is the soiled area? If it’s really big, call a professional to steam clean the entire couch – it’ll be like brand new!
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  4. Kyle S says:
    October 26, 2009 at 7:46 am

    just scrub a dub dub. use some elbow grease. Oh use some hot water. get a couch cover
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  5. Jono M says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Get it really dry, then brush it!
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  6. stephanie A says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:58 am

    i think its better if u get rid of it, cause like u said u’ve tried everything, i was gonna recomend u those things but since uve tried them all i think its best if u throw it away!!!!!!!!!!
    P.S i dont think febreeze is much help, it makes it worse
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  7. Lizette says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Get it steamed cleaned and if that does not work your best bet is to steam clean it….
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  8. HarleyHoney says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Downey…………………
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  9. johnbenn_2000 says:
    October 26, 2009 at 11:13 am

    Listen to the xarmywife, she knows…steam clean it.
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  10. John4no17 says:
    October 26, 2009 at 11:40 am

    try lemon juice
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  11. uncle bob says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Steam clean it with a "Rug Doctor" and put it outside in the Sun all day. That should do it.
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  12. tclank@verizon.net says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    TRY RENUZIT ODOR ELIMINATOR IT GETS RID OF THE SMELL OF MY MOTHER’S BEDSIDE POTTY! HEY.. IT COULDN’T HURT..
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  13. Jan K says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Take a flame to the couch, m’lady! And sacrifice a black cat on the next new moon and your home will conspicuously barf-free.
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  14. gloria_512 says:
    October 26, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    try white vinegar. pour on vinegar and blot out with a towel, repeat if necessary to completely remove smell. the smell of vinegar will disappear when it dries.
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  15. Kitty says:
    October 26, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Agrees with "john4" and "gloria". Vomit / puke have acid in them from the stomach.. the most effective counter agent to acid IS ACID.. like in lemon juice or vinegar… You can also try tomato based products like tomato juice if you are doing the cushions WITHOUT the covers… and the lemon or vinegar can be used on the covers so no stains appear.

    Basically acid kills acid…. protein gets out protein… and so on with most laundry problems…. Happy Cleaning ! : )
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