Have you ever had a party and once everyone left...you were left with wine stains on your carpet, counter tops and maybe your pretty white blouse or dress? It is bound to happen. I learned many years ago that if drinking red wine you should have a bottle of white wine or club soda close by, just in case. For the carpet and clothing if you have spilled or had someone spill red wine on it the white wine will work wonders removing the stain. Next choice would be club soda but I have found this does not work quite as well.
Then of course we have the counter tops and table tops which gather drippings. for laminated tops any all purpose cleaner which has a bit of clorox in it will do wonders immediately! Without any elbow grease!Let it set a few seconds and wipe and rinse. Mr Clean magic erasers are wonderful to have on hand for this!
Now with all the kitchen remodels being done with marble and granite counter tops, you need to get to these FAST! They are more porous and the stain will sink in deeper. Even if it is sealed. If the stone cleaner you have been using will not lift it out for you try this. Tap water can leave a residue so if you have any distilled water on hand wipe the stain with this and take some WHITE paper towels which have been folded into a padding and soak these with hydrogen peroxide. Cover in plastic wrap and tape down on the counter. Then say a prayer....chuckle....or maybe no chuckle....Seriously, after 1 day remove the plastic and let the towels sit on the stain and dry naturally. This may take another day. Remove, rinse and dry....you will be surprised at your results! I have cleaned houses for many years for a living, or should I say mansions, and this is what they had me doing and at the time I thought it was senseless...but it did work.....Sometimes there is nothing as good as the all natural way, not only in eating but also in cleaning!
Hope this helps you....I hope no one really has to use this information....try to keep all those luscious drops of wine inside the glass so you enjoy your party thoroughly!
Red wine stains are really persistent. I hate dealing with them. The main thing to do when you are cleaning red wine stains is to blot. Do not rub, just blot. Pour white wine, cold water, or club soda over the stain and blot again.
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