It’s Friday night and you have guests over. It’s the usual banter with close friends having a great time. However, all of a sudden, one of your guests accidentally spills wine on your expensive handmade rug. It certainly is very upsetting but you obviously cannot throw that guest out. There are a number of ways to handle your rug in such situations and not panic about the same.
1) Wipe with Damp Cloth
If red wine is spilled on your most prized possession, the first thing to do is not to panic. One should immediately take a damp cloth and wipe the liquid off the rug as soon as possible so that the rug does not absorb the drink. By doing so, the cloth will absorb all the moisture and will not leave a stain. If you allow the drink to sit for a longer time instead of wiping it off immediately, the red wine stain will sit on the rug and will almost become impossible to get rid off the same.
Also, if there are pet stains, it is best advised to use a damp cloth and wipe off the stain of the pets’ pee or poop. This way the rug would not get ruined even though the stench might remain in the rug.
2) Dry out in the Sun
Once the dirt or stain has been removed, it is best advised to lay the carpet out in the sun. It is important to note that there is ample sunshine. By laying the rug directly in the sun, the moisture in the rug is absorbed by the sun. If the carpet is not laid out in the sun, it will leave a strong stench in the entire area. Also, it is important to lay the rug on its back intsead of the front.
3) Professional Rug Cleaning
Now, that you have done your bit in wiping the stains off with a damp cloth and drying it put with ample sunlight, it is time for some professional rug cleaning. Make sure, the rug is not given to local dry cleaners that shall only ruin the quality of the rug. Also, they use chemical that are meant for clothing. A highly professional rug specialist is certainly the way to go.
Hence, with the aforementioned tips and tricks, one can easily get rid of stubborn stains on their handmade rug instead of fretting their lungs out and worrying what to do next. Therefore, whether it’s a pet stain, red wine stain or any other mark, follow the above steps to ensure a smooth recovery of such happenings.