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Cleaning Up: How to Easily Remove Feces Stains from Accessories

Q: How do I clean upholstery and fabric with fecal stains?

Blot up as much of it as possible with a paper towel; then use a gentle detergent solution to treat the area. Start by lightly spraying the affected area with cold water and then apply a small amount of detergent directly to the area with a clean cloth. Rub the area gently and then blot the area with a damp cloth to remove the detergent.

Q: How do I clean leather and suede with fecal stains?

Begin by wiping as much of the mess away as possible with a damp cloth. Then, apply a leather or suede cleaner, using a light circular motion to rub the cleaner into the material. Once done, wipe away any remaining cleaner with a damp cloth.

Q: How do I clean carpet with fecal stains?

Use a paper towel or cloth to remove as much as possible. Then, use a cleaning solution and lightly spray the affected area. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes before blotting the area and rinsing with a cloth and warm water.

Q: How do I clean stone and tile with fecal stains?

Mix a cleaning solution of one cup of white vinegar and one cup of water. Apply the solution to the fecal stain and allow it to sit for five minutes. Then use a sponge or brush to scrub away the stain before rinsing with a cloth and warm water.

No one wants to deal with the mess that comes with cleaning up after a pet or small child. But if you find yourself dealing with fecal matter, don’t fret – there are easy solutions to get rid of those nasty stains on your accessories!

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

Depending on the surface you’re dealing with, there are different methods for removing feces stains. Some surfaces, such as leather or fabric, might require one method while another surface could require something else. Here are a few tips for tackling any type of feces stain removal:

Cleaning Upholstery and Fabric

If the fecal stain is on upholstery or fabric, make sure to blot up as much of it as possible with a paper towel; then use a gentle detergent solution to treat the area. Start by lightly spraying the affected area with cold water and then apply a small amount of detergent directly to the area with a clean cloth. Rub the area gently and then blot the area with a damp cloth to remove the detergent.

Cleaning Leather and Suede

If the fecal stain is on leather or suede, begin by wiping as much of the mess away as possible with a damp cloth. Then, apply a leather or suede cleaner, using a light circular motion to rub cleaner into the material. Once done, wipe away any remaining cleaner with a damp cloth.

Cleaning Carpet

If the fecal stain is on carpet, use a paper towel or cloth to remove as much as possible. Then, use a cleaning solution and lightly spray the affected area. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes before blotting the area and rinsing with a cloth and warm water.

Cleaning Stone and Tile

If you have a stone or tile surface, mix a cleaning solution of one cup of white vinegar and one cup of water. Apply the solution to the fecal stain and allow it to sit for five minutes. Then use a sponge or brush to scrub away the stain before rinsing with a cloth and warm water.

Conclusion

No one likes to clean up after accidents involving fecal matter, but using these tips and tricks can help you clear up your accessories quickly and easily!

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