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- andypandy - 03-12-2006
Any of you wine veterans got any tips for getting red wine out of white carpet? I had an oops moment. I thought I got it out with soap and water, but after it dried, there's still a dark pink spot left over...at least it wasn't a wine that I particularly cared for...
- Drew - 03-12-2006
One of the oxygen based cleaners might do the trick.
Drew
- Thomas - 03-12-2006
It's too late now, but the first thing to do whenever you spill red wine is to pour white wine over it--believe me, it works and it must be done quickly.
After that, carbonated water--seltzer--and then wipe it up.
- AzWino - 03-13-2006
If you are serving traditional cranberry sauce, red wine or colas, have Wine Awayâ„¢ Red Wine Stain Remover on hand to instantly remove red or grape stains prior to laundering.
Club Soda: Always Keep it on Hand
Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is. Keep club soda on hand to clean up spills on carpet and clothing. Remember to react as soon as possible to a spill. If you act fast, a spot shouldn't become a stain. Club soda will remove red wine, coffee, tea, pop (yes even red pop!) Kool-Aidâ„¢ and any other spills you can think of. Lift any solids carefully off carpet or clothes and then pour on the club soda, blotting with an old rag until all the color from the spill is removed. Don't be afraid to really wet the carpet, it won't hurt it-carpet goes through countless dippings in water as it is made. Blot carpet easily by folding a rag and standing on it, turning the rag as it absorbs moisture and discoloration from the spill. The carbonation in the club soda brings the offending spill to the surface so that you can blot it up, and the salts in it will help prevent staining.
If you spill on your clothes in a restaurant, ask for a little club soda or seltzer and use your napkin to blot the stain until it is removed. At home, you can pour the club soda directly onto the spot, flushing it out.
I have found that club soda will even work on many old stains, too. Always keep several bottles on hand.
From queenofclean.com
Good Luck!