Stain Buster: Melted Cheese

It’s really hard to say anything bad about melted cheese…unless that gooey deliciousness lands on your clothing, furniture or carpet instead of your mouth.  Fear not! We have just the DIY tips you need to clean up cheese stains.

Clothing

  • Carefully remove any cheese that comes up easily.
  • Using a laundry detergent with enzymes (click here for a great list, including some eco-friendly options), soak the clothing for at least 30 minutes before you toss into the laundry.

Furniture

  • Carefully remove any cheese that comes up easily.
  • Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of COOL water.
  • Sponge the stain with the solution.
  • Blot until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Repeat the above steps until the stain disappears.
  • Wet a clean towel and wipe down the area before drying with a towel.

Carpet

  • Carefully remove any cheese that comes up easily.
  • If the cheese is smashed into the carpet fibers, let it dry and pick out as much as possible.
  • Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of WARM water.
  • Sponge the stain with the solution.
  • Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Repeat the above steps until the stain disappears.
  • Wet a clean towel and wipe down the area before drying with a towel.

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