Everybody has a love-hate relationship we have with red wine. We love how it tastes but hate how it can stain anything from clothes to upholstery. When you know such a spill is inevitable, you should act quickly and have a plan. Have a stain-absorbent cloth and start blotting (not rubbing!) immediately. Follow these simple steps to clean your carpet and upholstery for wine stains.
How to Get Wine Out of Upholstery
Light-colored furniture that we all love, if not well maintained, can get stained if you are not careful around it. If you act fast wine stains can be gotten rid of immediately. If getting your upholstery stained is a regular thing in your household, we suggest you consult Sydney carpet cleaners who can advise you on fabric shields and tips to make stain removal easier.
Once you spill, make sure you blot up as much wine as possible from the furniture.
Mix half a teaspoon of dish wash detergent along with a cup of cold water and try to sponge the stain with the solution.
Next up, bring in the absorbent cloth and blot with it until maximum liquid is absorbed into it. Then sponge with cold water and blot dry the area.
If you follow these steps, you will no longer have stained furniture. We all know what an eyesore it can be when you have guests coming over or when you are hosting a party.
How to Get Wine Out of Carpets
Getting stains on the carpet is a little riskier. Carpets are crazy expensive and with their perfect installation, you might have to spend a good amount of time making sure your carpet is in good shape and looks fresh all the time. To clear a stain from a carpet follow these steps:
You should start by blotting the spilled wine with a good absorbent cloth. If the spill is too much, you can stand on the absorbent cloth so that it soaks it in.
Make sure you have a wine stain remover at home so that it comes in handy when you have to work fast. Apply the wine stain remover and let it sit for five minutes.
Blot the area until all the stain is removed and try to absorb the residues using a damp cloth.
For more stubborn stains, mix half a teaspoon of dish wash detergent with white vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. Sponge the carpet with the mixture until everything is absorbed and blot dry it. Use some cold water later on the carpet with a sponge until it is dry.
The major mistake everybody makes is trying to rub the stain away. Rubbing only leads to carpets soaking it in more and also spreading the stain. Blot it up with a good-quality absorbent cloth for best results.