Everyone’s got a ‘Sweet-Bitter’ kind of relationship with red wine. One relishes its bold fruity flavour, but loathes when a glass of it falls and leaves a distinguishable mark on your carpets- literally!
But accidents always happen unannounced, and there is very little you could have done to prevent it. So, there’s no point in regretting over it. What should be the immediate focus is to ensure the stain doesn’t seep too deep into the carpet and stays there, for period.
So, here’s a rundown of some tricks that could remove the red stains without damaging the carpet fabric.
- Immediately blot the stained carpet area with a paper towel to soak up as much moisture as possible. But if the stains have dried already, then you should use lukewarm water mixed with salt to sponge the stain. Once the area is sponged, blot and scrub properly. In most cases, a recent stain will get diluted in the warm water and salt mixture and come off easily.
If the entire stain doesn’t come off in the first attempt, repeat the whole process until it is removed.
- Another alternative trick is to use Talcum powder over the stained part and allow it to sit there for 4-5 minutes. Then with the help of a bristle brush, slowly spread the powder over the whole stained part and afterwards remove it with the same brush.
- In words of Aiden Richardson- working in one best-in-class carpet cleaning company in Port Melbourne says:-
“If the stain is completely gotten inside the carpet surface, and refused to come off, then try pouring some vinegar over the affected area followed by some liquid detergent.
This will assist in lifting the wine residue and even breaking it done. Let it stay for 4-5 minutes and wipe it off using a clean sponge soaked in lukewarm water. It should get the job done.”
BUT, If Everything Fails Talk...?
These tricks are recommended to help break down the wine stains and remove it from the carpet surface. However, if you are unfortunate to find that despite all this, the stains are too tough to remove, then it’s best to call professional carpet cleaning services in South Melbourne to remove it.
They are well versed in tackling such adamant wine stains be it from carpets or even upholstery. They possess special and industry-specific tools and equipment, coupled with years of experience. Their first step will involve inspecting the condition of the carpet and deciding accordingly, which cleaning approach is the right one.
Once decided, they use cleaning solutions devoid of any harsh chemicals to break down those stubborn wine stains. And once they are done, they will leave the carpet looking and smelling as fresh as new.
To Cap It Off:
There is always a risk with DIY tricks, particularly when one doesn’t have too much previous experience about it. And with those pesky wine stains, the last thing one needs is damaging their carpets even more.
Such risks are never worth taking, and that is why one should always trust ‘steam carpet cleaning specialists near me’to do the task on their behalf. It will ensure that the cleaning is done properly, and at the first attempt without any damage to it.
