Red wine spill? Don't panic - clean it!

1) As I always recommend with any stain, blot up the wine with a white terrycloth towel. Make sure that you are not scrubbing so you don’t work the stain in further. Continue blotting until all of the wine is absorbed. (Hint: Salt can also help to soak up the wine.)

2) If you are going to attempt to clean the stain yourself, blot the area with water or club soda. Again, be careful not to rub the carpet fibers. Because some home carpet cleaning products can make stains worse, I do not recommend use. However, if you MUST, only use one that is purposed for wine removal.

3) If you are concerned about cleaning the stain yourself, contact your local carpet cleaner. Twin Cities residents may contact Classic Care Carpet Cleaning at 651-777-1100 or classiccare@comcast.net.

Welcome to Classic Care Carpet and Floor Solutions

Just about everyone has carpeting in their homes because of the advantages it has over other types of flooring such as wood or tile. Carpet can be more cost effective, more resistant to damages and act as a natural insulator in colder climates.

There are also disadvantages to having carpet, however a professional carpet cleaner can help remedy most situations, namely stains. Stains can ruin your carpeting if you don’t take care of them immediately. Many people turn to over-the-counter stain removers, but often times this will worsen the issue. Certain stains require certain chemicals, and professional rinsing and removal of the chemical, to remove them permanently. For any stain, you should immediately pat with a white terry cloth and water to try to lift the stain. Then, contact your carpet cleaner to determine next steps to completely remove the stain.