subject: How to Clean Red Wine Stains From Your Carpet or Rug [print this page] How to Clean Red Wine Stains From Your Carpet or Rug
When it comes tocarpet stain removal, nothing is more frightening than the watching red wine spilled onto pristine white carpet. Advertisements continually show us images of red wine slowly flying through the air and splashing onto a new carpet to the horror of their owners, so it's not surprising that we take extreme care when serving red wine.
Although it is a good habit to be careful, all is not lost if you suffer a spill. There is a simple solution to removing the stain as long as you act quickly.
Naturally, the difficulty you will have in removing the stain from a carpet will depend upon a few factors. First of all, you should always install the best quality carpet you can afford because with better quality you would get better wear and tear and it will be easier to clean. Regular vacuuming of a carpet, and this means once a week, is the best way to not only get the longest life from your floor covering but also to keep it looking in pristine condition.
So, what should you do if you drop red wine on to your carpet? Here is one method you can use on new carpets.
Mop up any excess fluid with a clean towel being careful not to press too hard as this will simply spread the For the same reason, do not choose one the stain at all.
After you have done this, place a large amount of table salt over the stain and wait for it to be absorbed before vacuuming off.
You can then apply a proprietary cleaning product to get rid of any remaining stains.
An alternative method using products you will generally find in the kitchen is as follows:
Use paper towel to absorb any excess fluid being careful not to press too hard or scrub which will simply spread the stain further.
Cover the stain with bicarbonate of soda and leave it to dry. The bicarbonate will absorb the stain quite rapidly and when it is dry you can simply vacuum away.
If the red wine on your carpet is quite old, you should gently dampen the stain with a vinegar soaked cloth. If this does not work then you can lightly dampen it with methylated spirits on a cloth, and this should remove any residual stain.
Carpet shampoos should also be used regularly, at least once every three months, and this regular cleaning should continue to improve the carpet and remove any stains that remain after the following procedures have been followed.
Prevention is certainly better than cure and regularly cleaning your carpet will make it easier to take care of accidents that occur in the course of everyday life.
Another helpful tip is to always make sure that you have a good supply of paper towels or clean cloths stored in a safe place for easy and quick access. If you use these tips on a regular basis then you will find that usingcarpet cleaning services may become a thing of the past.
