With the holiday season in full swing, what do I do if I get a wine spill on my carpet or upholstered furniture? Do I or don’t I add white wine, club soda, salt, dab, rub or wet vacuum to the stain?
Along with the multitude of things people say you should and should not do, I have no clue what to do any more and just panic to say the least. Can I tell my guests no red wine?
Wine spills in the middle of a reception often create a small scene. So let’s take a deep breath and figure out how to deal with them.
1. Stay calm and don’t draw too much attention to the spot, as this will make your guests feel uncomfortable.
2. Use a clean and dry cloth to absorb the wine but don’t rub it in. Keep using the cloth or lots of paper towels to pat and absorb the liquid.
3. Flush the stain with fresh cool water. Again use a clean cloth to pat and absorb the stain. This should remove all of the wine.
4. Once all liquid has been absorbed, add lots of salt and let it sit overnight.
5. Vacuum the stain the following day.
Finally, as the host you can choose not to serve red wine. But in most cases you can easily get the stain out.
