How to Remove Red Wine Stains

Red wine stains are some of the most commonly met discolourations in most households. They happen very often, especially if you have too many glasses of red wine and knock yourself out. The thing is, though, that not all Londoners know how to remove red wine stains, and most of them only make a bigger mess.

Red wine stains can really be a nightmare, especially if they are on your carpet or sofa, and you don't know how to clean them. There are a lot of detergents on the market for removing such spots, but if you don't follow some cleaning rules, you're doomed to ruin your piece of furniture. Not to mention that some of these stain removers are dangerous for your health. Of course, you can replace them with your own cleaners.

Here is a simple method for removing red wine stains, that is recommended by most professional cleaners in Isle of Dogs district in London:

If the stain has just happened, blot as much of the excess liquid as you can with paper towels, and pour cold water over the affected area. Don't use warm water, as it will help the stain set deep into the fabrics. Soak with cold water, as I said, and blot with paper towels again. Spray the area lavishly with white distilled vinegar and blot again. Repeat this procedure until the spot fades. If there is an odour after the area has dried, sprinkle baking soda all over it and let it stay for a night. Remove the bicarb in the morning and the smell of wine will be gone.

If you have an old red wine stain, you will have to put more efforts into removing it. Soak the area with cold water again, but add some liquid dish-washing detergent to the water. Rub a little bit with a cloth, working from the outside-in of the discolouration. Rinse with pure cold water and blot with paper towels until you remove the foam. Spray with white vinegar mixed with baking soda and blot again. Repeat this procedure as many times as needed, and leave the garment or piece of furniture to dry. If there is any odour when it has dried, deodorise with baking soda.

If you have stained your carpet, sofa or another piece of upholstery furniture with red wine, and if you don't want to risk ruining it, then call a professional cleaner North Woolwich and leave the menial job to him. Cleaning experts know how to remove such discolourations and will gladly help you.