What cleaning supplies are needed to remove dessert wine stains?

White cloths or paper towels, a sauce brush, clean white rags, club soda, a sponge, liquid dishwashing detergent, vinegar and clear, warm water are all needed to clean dessert wine stains from area rugs.

How do I remove dessert wine stains from my area rug?

Blot up the wine using a cloth or paper towel, scrub gently with a soft-bristled sauce brush, sprinkle club soda on the stain and sponge it away, rinse with a solution of liquid dishwashing detergent and water, and lastly, vanish the stain away with a mixture of vinegar and warm water. Allow the rug to dry, vacuum lightly to restore the original texture, and enjoy!

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Cleaning Up Sweet Wine Stains From Area Rugs: A Step-By-Step Guide

Dessert wines can make for a sweet way to end a meal, but a spill on an area rug can quickly turn a celebratory evening sour. But no need to worry — the right cleaning products and techniques can help remove those stubborn vino stains without ruining your rug.

Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Nishat Asif

What You Need to Clean Dessert Wine Stains

White cloths or paper towels
Sauce brush
Clean, white rags
Club soda
Sponge
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Vinegar
Clear, warm water

Step 1: Blot Up and Scrub

Immediately begin blotting up the spill with a cloth or paper towel. Scrub gently with a soft-bristled sauce brush to remove any residue. Once you’ve done this, use clean, white rags to blot up as much liquid as possible.

Step 2: Pour Some Club Soda

Sprinkle some club soda on the affected area and then sponge away. If stain is particularly stubborn, repeat process several times until the stain lightens.

Step 3: Dilute Some Liquid Detergent

Combine one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of clear, warm water. Dampen a white cloth with the solution and then apply it to the area rug to rinse off theclub soda.

Step 4: Vanish Away with Vinegar

Combine equal parts vinegar and warm water in a bowl. Sponge stained portion of your rug with the mixture, working from the outside of the stain toward the center. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and a clean, damp cloth.

Step 5: Dry, Vacuum, Then Enjoy!

Let the rug air dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Once it’s dry, vacuum it lightly (but do not rub) to help restore the original texture.

Wine spillages can be frustrating, but with this helpful guide the stains don't have to stay around for long. With just a few items found around home and following steps outlined above, that red wine spot on your area rug, won't ruin your evening.

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