Hints from Heloise - Red-wine stains (removing)

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: Help! I had a party, and now I have red-wine stains on my beige-colored carpet. Is there anything I can do? -- Lorraine D, via email

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In your case, at this point, it is best to use a commercial stain remover. In the future, as soon as the spill happens, blot up as much of the wine as you can. Then mix a solution of 1 part mild liquid dishwashing detergent and 20 parts water. With a clean microfiber cloth, blot the stain until color stops coming out.

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Then take half-vinegar/half-water and blot the stain to get the last remnants of color out. If you still see the red color, put a 3 percent-5 percent hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and blot.

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As always, try out a hidden area of carpet first to make sure you won’t fade the color. Finally, rinse with cold water, blot dry and then allow to air-dry...

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Heloise

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