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HELP ... Have upset curry on a grey leather seat, does anybody know of a product that can remove this stain???
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Well Tesco's Window Cleaning spray apparently removes suncream from seats, so why not give it a go and see if it removes curry?
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=23211&...e
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Johnsons baby wipes normally excellent for mishaps.
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If it has actually stained the seat from turmeric etc I doubt you could get it out. You might be able to get a new seat cover from the dealer.
Too late for you but I always put anything that could spill in the boot. Wrapping them in a towel also helps keep them hot and further prevent damamge to the car.
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If its turmeric, then you're stuffed.
Anything else then pledge does a pretty impressive, not abrasive, job.
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By the way, when I replaced a leather seat back in a Merc E class, and it was the whole seat back rather than just the cover, it was an awful lot cheaper than I thought it would.
I guess the base would be more expensive, but it might be worth enquiring.
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Dude - was the 'upset' before or after you'd eaten it?
If the latter could you be more specific about from where the 'upset' came.
And don't worry - I've been the same many times myself.
CF
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Cobra beer is a well-known curry solvent.
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Guess it would be turmeric as its an orange coloured stain, in hindsight it could be an expensive accident, if there is no suitable cleaner/remover and the seat base has to be replaced.
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Serious Suggestion. Try the local Curryhouse, this happened to SWMBO's favoutite handbag, they sorted it there and then.
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A friend bought an expensive sofa which came with a comprehensive stain warranty - they'd remove _anything_ what-so-ever which you accidentally contaminated your sofa with.
Except curry.
It won't come out. Sorry.
-Mark
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I cook with turmeric a lot and spill it quite a bit too. The best product I've used is a stain remover called Cactus Jack's One Shot. It usually gets turmeric stains out first time. The additional problem you have is all the ghee (clarified butter) that'll have been in the curry too so you need something that'll deal with that also. Another excellent product is something called Simple Green which seems to remove almost every type of organic stain and is very safe and easy to use. You've nothing to lose by trying these on the seat if you test first on a hidden area. I've never had any problems using CJO-S on fabric, carpets etc. Try a search on Google for suppliers. HTH.
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For future use get yourself a cardboard wine/spirits box, the kind that holds six bottles and are chucked out by supermarkets when they fill up the shelves. It's just the right size to sit tight in the rear seat footwell and accomodate takeaway boxes. I've used one for years and it saves you worrying about the contents tipping all over the carpet when you brake or take a corner.
I gather there are also "curry hooks" that you can buy for the boot these days as well but these cost obviously!
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New Nissan Micras come with curry hooks in front of the passenger seat - just about the only good thing about the one I was forced to drive for three months last year!
Someone very kindly told me how to get butter chicken out of the passenger seat of my car on this forum months ago, but I can't remember who or what it was. Must have worked though because there's no stain there now!
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> I gather there are also "curry hooks" that you can buy for the boot these days as well but these cost obviously!
I was most disappointed when we collected our V70: As a self confessed curryholic, who would eat curry at least four nights a week in his bachelor days, cooking at the weekend and freezing in margerine tubs for weeknight convenience nuking, as well as the odd take away, I was delighted to read that the V70 came with a curry hook in the front passenger footwell... Except mine didn't, a victim of one of the several rounds of 'minor item de-contenting' when the bean counters at Ford took over. :-(
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Volvoman I would be interested to know where you source the two cleaners you recommended to help remove this wretched curry stain.
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My wife just removed some ink from our leather suite with the use of hairspray.
Spray some onto a kitchen towel, wipe the affected area and then quickly wipe with a damp cloth. It took the ink up though it made the patch look a bit faded but after rubbing with the damp cloth it looks fine now. Ink is away and no sign of patchiness.
Maybe worth a try?
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Don't know what the chemistry here is, but I've noticed some (bleach based? ) cleaning products turn turmeric red...
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Sorry for the delay in replying Dude, don't 'pop in' so much these days. Anyway, the Cactus Jack One-Shot stuff we've had for years and I can't recall where we got it from originally but I know it's from the USA. IIRC Simple Green is still available from QVC - you could check their website 'qvcuk.com' or ring them on 0800 514131. Anything you buy from them is returnable within 30 days for a full refund even if it's been partially (of fully) used so you can't lose. The stuff comes within 3-4 days normally so not too long to wait either.
BTW hairspray does work for ink including permanent marker and ballpoint. Used it many times to good effect and the cheap/cheerful stuff seems to be as good as the top brands when it comes to stain removal.
HTH.
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qvcuk.com
Simple Green:
Item# 819 598 @ £15.69 +p&p
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curry on a grey leather seat, does anybody know of a product that can remove this stain
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try cif/jif cream. freephone them first to confirm.
the last time i checked, they said it can be used on anything except gold !!
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This thread brings back some memories...
About three years ago had a brand new Laguna from work. On way home picked up a ten litre tub of paint. Before putting it in the car I opened the tub to check the colour match - you know, those colur charts are never that realsitic. Can't have put the lid back on properly.
I think you can probably guess the rest. Ten litres of paint sloshing around in the back of a brand new car that wasn't mine. Nice start to the weekend!
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Consider using sterilising solution as used for babies' bottles (e.g. Milton). Use it neat applied to a cloth, but test first on a hidden area of the leather.
In addition ,as Turmeric is an organic substance it may denature over time leading to fading of the stain.
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Just like to thank everybody for their suggestions, - have tried several to date without any success. If we eventually find a solution, will post here.
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Just to update this thread, - it seems that time has been very helpful in that with exposure to sunlight, this curry stain has now thankfully almost disappeared, which is just as well as the car is due to be exchanged shortly.
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