And of coursered winealways offers more of a stain removal challenge thanwhite wine.

you might use various items you likely already have in your pantry for easy cleaning solutions.

Here is a guide for removing liquor and alcohol stains from your carpet or upholstered furniture.

How to remove alcohol stains

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How to Get Alcohol Stains Out of a Couch

This method also works for other upholstery.

Press the towels into the stain.

As the liquid is transferred, use fresh towels.

Distilled white vinegar mixed with laundry detergent and water in measuring cup

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Continue to blot until no more moisture is transferred.

Treat the Stain

Dip a clean white cloth into the solution and wring it well.

Work from the outside edges toward the center to prevent the stain from spreading.

Liquor stain on couch armrest being blotted with paper towel

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As color from the stain is transferred to the cloth, move to a clean area to continue blotting.

Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.

Gently wipe the upholstery fabric to rinse the area.

Cleaning solution blotted on arm rest with white towel

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It is essential to remove all of the soapy residue as it can attract soil.

Air-Dry and Vacuum

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Air-dry away from direct heat.

To speed drying, add a circulating fan to the room.

Vacuuming the upholstery after stain removal

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Work in from the outside of the stain to prevent spreading.

Saturate the stained area with the solution.

Allow it to work for at least 10 minutes before moving to the next step.

Blotting up alcohol stains with a paper towel

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Leaving a wet rug or its pad on a wood floor can result inwater stains.

Blot Away the Vinegar Solution

Use paper towels to blot away the vinegar solution.

Keep moving to fresh towels as the moisture is transferred.

Treating the stain with a vinegar solution

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Dip a soft-bristled brush in the soapy solution and scrub the stained area.

When the carpet is dry, vacuum it well to lift any matted fibers.

Apply the solution to the carpet and let it dry.

Blotting the vinegar solution

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Vacuum the carpet and repeat this treatment if needed.

The product can damage wool fibers and leave them brittle.

Additional Tips for Getting Out Alcohol Stains

Here are some tips to help ensure good results:

Using a soapy solution on the stained area

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Blotting the soapy solution from the carpet

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Vacuuming the carpet after alcohol stain removal

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Using oxygen bleach on the stained area

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