Household Hints & Help

Just kidding, although I actually did know someone who did that.

I have used Scotchgard in the past, and I didn't notice a color change. But it could be dependent on the material. I would agree that you could test it in a spot that would not be seen. I do not use it anymore, and I haven't had a problem with my furniture, but if you tend to have problems with spills, Scotchgard is about the best thing you can use since it does keep things from soaking right in. I quit using it because of the cost to do a whole piece of furniture as well as hating to introduce more toxins into my living space. I have a very good spot/odor remover that I use (it even takes out odor from a cat I took in with a UTI that had accidents). I don't have to use the spot remover often and the furniture still looks great years later (and I have a beige sofa).

I know that you weren't asking about this, but if you are interested in the spot and odor remover that I use, I had someone who does professional cleaning tell me about this. It is an odor remover, but it works great on spots as well. It is called Odorcide 210. It was pricey, but it was a real home saver for me when that stray cat had urine leaking everywhere. http://www.odorcide.com/product/original/