Removing Red Wine From Carpets
How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Your Carpet
There are very few feelings in the world that are quite reminiscent of the moment when a glass of red wine falls from your dining room table, and onto the carpet. This is especially true for lighter colored carpets in which the stain is more pronounced. However, there are a few approaches you can take to mitigate the damage.
- First, and most important is to act as quickly as possible. The longer you wait around to address a sudden, unexpected splash of color on your carpet, the more time it has to set in and become an irremovable stain.
- Take a delicate approach to initially clean up the affected area. While it may be compelling to approach a stain with vigorous scrubbing action, this can actually be quite counterproductive. In fact, scrubbing a fresh stain may serve to more efficiently set the stain into the carpet. A much better approach is to gently dab the affected area in an effort to remove as much liquid as possible.
- The classic remedies can often be the most effective. While it is not advisable to use any foreign substances on your carpet if you are unsure of the type of reaction that may occur, some simple household products such as salt or baking soda are claimed to have properties that help to absorb even more liquid from the stain which may help to minimize its visibility.
- It may require a call to the pros. Unfortunately red wine is one of the most difficult stains to remove, and if you are faced with a particularly stubborn stain, it may be time to call in professional help.
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