Removing wine stains
KNOW HOW: Removing wine stains
You know the situation. You have invited some of your friends over for a dinner. Everything is going really well, but within an hour it seems like someone is trying to take a bath in red wine. There are stains everywhere. There is some of the wine on your clothes, table sheets and of course the carpet. It looks hopeless, but if you react promptly a lot can be saved. In those situations, we strongly suggest calling professional to assist you right away, but there is something you can do by yourself as the first aid. Follow this simple tips an your carpet will be as good as new in now time.
Blot, blot, blot
The longer red wine stays on your carpet, the harder it is to remove the stains. In those situations everything depends on your reaction timing. Make sure to blot up the spilled wine right away. Use a paper towel and place it on the spill. Blot gently until most of the liquid is soaked up. Remember, do not rub. Rubbing can only produce even bigger problems.
Apply water
At some point, it will seem like there is no more liquid in your carpet. In that case, add some cold water and continue blotting
Salt can save you
Put some salt on the stain.
