Cleaning expert's clever hack to remove red wine and gravy stains from home
Cleaning expert's clever hack to remove red wine and gravy stains from home
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Brits are constantly facing the challenge of keeping their homes clean and tidy when hosting friends and parties - which can result in tricky spills and stains. With a whopping 80,000-plus people Googling for clean-up tips every month, the pros at Mary's Kitchen Flour Sack Towels have stepped up with their top cleaning hacks to save your home décor from mishaps. The key is to act quickly and use the right cleaning method for the type of stain. With a little effort, you can keep your home looking its best throughout the year.
Here's how Mary's Kitchen Flour Sack Towels suggest tackling those tough stains:. Step 1: Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb as much wine as possible. Step 2: Sprinkle salt or baking soda on the stain to absorb more liquid. Step 3: Rinse with cold water and apply a mixture of equal parts dish soap and hydrogen peroxide. Step 4: Launder as usual, following care instructions for the fabric. Step 1: Blot the stain with a clean cloth to remove excess grease.
Step 2: Sprinkle cornstarch or talcum powder on the stain to absorb grease. Step 3: Brush off the powder and apply a mixture of dish soap and water. Step 4: Launder as usual. Step 1: Scoop off excess sauce with a spoon or knife. Step 2: Rinse the stain with cold water. Step 3: Pre-treat with a mixture of vinegar and dish soap. Step 4: Launder as recommended for the fabric. Step 1: Freeze the sap with an ice pack or ice cubes in a plastic bag.
Step 2: Once the sap is hardened, scrape it off with a dull knife. Step 3: Apply rubbing alcohol to the remaining stain and launder the item. Step 1: Use a lint roller or adhesive tape to pick up loose glitter. Step 2: If glitter is embedded, press a mixture of water and liquid dish soap onto the stain with a cloth. Step 3: Rinse and launder according to fabric care instructions. Step 1: Allow the wax to harden, then carefully scrape off excess wax with a dull knife.
Step 2: Place a brown paper bag or paper towel over the wax stain. Step 3: Iron over the paper, melting the wax onto the paper. Step 4: Launder the item as usual. Step 1: Scrape off excess chocolate with a butter knife or spoon. Step 2: Rinse the stain with cold water from the back of the fabric. Step 3: Pre-treat with a mixture of dish soap and water. Step 4: Launder according to fabric care instructions. Step 1: Place a paper towel under the stained area.
