Every home gets stains — on carpet, on benches, on fabric and on hard surfaces. The key is knowing what to use and how quickly to act. Here’s a practical stain guide for Wellington homeowners. For help with remove stubborn stains Wellington in the Wellington region, Nice Work Cleaning Co. is your trusted local team.
The Golden Rule: Act Fast
Fresh stains are always easier to remove than set ones. Blot (don’t rub) liquids immediately with a clean cloth. Rubbing spreads the stain and pushes it deeper into fibres.
Red Wine on Carpet
Blot immediately. Pour a small amount of cold water and blot again. Apply a paste of baking soda and water, let dry, then vacuum. For set stains, an oxygen-based carpet cleaner works well.
Coffee or Tea on Fabric
Blot immediately. Rinse with cold water. Apply a small amount of dish soap, work gently into the stain, rinse and repeat. Hot water sets protein stains — always use cold.
Grease on Benches or Fabric
Apply a small amount of dish soap directly to the grease — dish soap is specifically formulated to cut grease. Work in gently, then rinse. For fabric, a pre-treatment spray left for 10 minutes before washing is effective.
Mould on Bathroom Grout
Apply a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda paste to the grout. Leave for 10–15 minutes and scrub with an old toothbrush. For black mould that’s established itself deep in porous grout, a bleach-based bathroom cleaner is more effective.
Scuffs on Walls
A Magic Eraser (melamine sponge, damp) removes most light scuffs and marks from painted walls. Test in an inconspicuous spot first — it can take off paint if used too aggressively on flat/matte finishes.
For heavy staining or deep cleans, our team at Nice Work Cleaning Co. brings professional solutions. Get a free quote today.
If you’d rather leave the cleaning to the professionals, our professional house cleaning service keeps on top of regular cleaning across Lower Hutt and Wellington — fresh stains are far easier to deal with when someone cleans regularly.
Remove Stubborn Stains Wellington
At Nice Work Cleaning Co., remove stubborn stains Wellington is something we help with every day across Wellington and the Hutt Valley. If you’d like professional support with remove stubborn stains Wellington in your home, call us on 021 08011481 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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