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Fabric may stain and look unsightly but
foam is the structure upon which your couch/bed is built. We are already
beginning with very old foam that has lost much of its resiliancy. Now
we're going to pay to steam clean this old foam, which will further break it
down.
I recommend getting the best quality
dense foam . . . if you see your Airstream as a
keeper.
I have the original upholstery in my 66
Safari. Last summer I built a wine rack over the side couch and got some
cheap red wine, which leaked. I tried fabric cleaner and rug cleaner and
general purpose cleaners like 409. For a year I lived with ugly red
stains.
Then, the other day, I was in WalMart and
spotted a bottle of Folex "Instant carpet spot remover". After so many
flops I decided to read the label carefully.
- No
rinsing
- Over 30 years of
success
- Removes (among other
things) red wine
The directions indicate that it is "safe,
non-toxic, non-magnetic (like who cares) and odor free". It's non
aeresol, so you just pump it on and rub it in with your hand and then dab
it off and according to Folex "SPOTS WILL DISAPPEAR
INSTANTLY".
It sounded like snake oil to this born
sceptic but I bought a bottle. I had nothing to lose except four bucks and
maybe the red wine stains.
It worked! I now have a stain free
couch. I thought this might help those who are considering reupholstery
for cosmetic reasons. http://www.folex.net
Bob
Oceanside, CA
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