One of the most common problems with
carpeted floors is liquor stains. No matter how careful we are, there will
always be a time when we ourselves, or some house guests, would spill some
wine, beer, bubbly, cocktail mixes or other alcoholic beverages into our
carpets.
The thing about these beverages is that
aside from the smell, they usually leave a mark which can be very challenging
to remove. But don’t fret because even if it’s challenging, it’s not
impossible. In fact you can say it’s easy as long as you know exactly what
you’re supposed to do. And here are some tips to help you out:
Tip no. 1
For fresh spills, try to absorb the excess
liquid using paper towels. You can also use cloth but make sure that it’s the
highly absorbent type. This will prevent the spill from spreading to a wider
area as the cloth tries to absorb the spill instead. Be careful not to rub or
blot or press too hard. Just place the towel gently over the area. Rubbing or
blotting may cause the liquid to sink into the carpet’s fabric.
Tip no. 2
For all types of liquor stains, pray on
some cold water over it and leave it there for around fifteen minutes. This
will soften up the stain so when you remove it already, it will be easier.
Tip no. 3
Create a baking soda and vinegar paste. You
can use either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Apply the paste over the
affected area and let it sit until it becomes dry or goes back to its powdered
for already. Then use the vacuum cleaner to remove the powder.
Tip no. 3
Use white wine to remove red wine stains.
There’s no exact explanation to this, but white wine helps remove the red wine
stain easily.
Tip no. 4
Another solution that can help remove
alcohol stains is a mixture of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar. Mix them into
a sprayer in a 1:1 proportion and spray it over the affected area. let it sit
for a few minutes and then rinse and dry. Repeat the steps as needed.
Tip no. 5