DIY: How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Your Carpet
In order to prolong the life of your carpets, proper carpet care must be practised. Carpet cleaning may be complicated but there are Do-It-Yourself methods that can help. However, your carpets are a precious household/office investment so you have to be very careful of the DIY you follow. But the worldwide web contains almost all possible solutions. Make sure you pick the most accurate ones so as not to cause any more carpet damage.
One of the most common problems is Carpet stains. When left unclean, it would even cause damage to the fabric thus you may resort to carpet repairs Auckland. Such stains may include that from that of a spilled red wine. These stains are actually inevitable especially when your carpet occupies the most conspicuous parts of your house. The best thing to actually do is to equip yourself with enough carpet care knowledge.
In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step DIY process for you to easily remove red wine stains from your carpet by yourself.
What You Need to Prepare:
- 2 Pieces Clean White Cloth
- 1 Liter Cold Water (or depending on how massive the red wine stain is)
- 4:1 baking soda paste (4 parts baking soda, 1 part water)
- Wet-Dry vacuum
The Procedure:
- Using the clean white cloth, blot up the red wine stain from the carpet. Do this as soon as a red wine spill is noticed. Don’t panic as it might worsen the stain. (*wink!) In case you own a wet-dry vacuum, use it to remove the remaining moisture on the fabric.
2. The next best thing to do is to pour cold water onto the stain. Make sure you pure the right amount of water and not overdo it so as to avoid getting your carpet soaked. You will need to blot it up with another clean white cloth as much as you can.
3. Use the baking soda paste mixture on the red wine stain. Let it dry and then vacuum up. (In making the baking soda paste, you may at least start with ⅛ cup of baking soda depending on the severity of the stain. If you’d need more, make certain adjustments as long as the mixture is 4 parts baking soda then 1 part water.)
4. If a red wine stain remains, apply a carpet stain removal chemical. Follow the directions of the said chemical. Before applying, read the instructions first. Make sure you only pour the exact amount of chemical so as not to cause any more carpet damage.
It is also a wise option to rather hire a carpet stain expert. Carpet repairs Auckland may become necessary. Some chemicals may harm your carpet’s fabric if not applied properly. Make sure to hire the experts. You have to do your homework — good research of the best, trusted carpet cleaning/carpet repair experts in your area. Google reviews, Facebook Reviews, and comments will already be able to tell the credibility of the carpet cleaning team you wish to hire.
