We have so many people ask us, “What do I do if I spill red wine on the carpet?”
Some do’s and dont’s:
Do
- Mop up the excess wine with a paper towel or cloths by blotting gently.
- Put salt or bicarb on the stain to absorb the excess moisture for only a minute or two, no more – then vacuum it up
- Call us! Most red wine stains can be removed with our products and knowledge – the more the stain is touched, the more chance the stain will set.
Don’t
- Spray with over the counter sprays – they often set the stain
- Put salt on the stain and leave it for a long period of time – it can eat into the fibres
- Put lots of water on the stain – it pushes the wine into the underlay, causing it to spread further
- Put white wine on the stain – see above!
- Google remedies – eek!
Remember, your carpet is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your home, after the building itself so call a professional to give you the best chance of removing that stain!
