Dot Net Developer wrote:
On 6 Oct, 22:05, Peter Parry wrote:
(various snips)
I wouldn't use bicarbonate of soda on materials.

Please explain. I've tried this (diluted in hot water, rubbed on with
tea towel on to sofa) with good surprisingly good results. I'll try
something else if there's either a problem with this, or a better
way. Thanks.


Bicarb isn't very soluble in water, and is quite abrasive as a powder,
so I guess you might be slightly abrading your fabric. A carpet cleaner
might be more suitable as not all stains and dirt respond to alkalis