Removing pesky food and drink stains - OMG

We all spill alcohol, working in bars for over three years has taught me the joys of sticky alcohol spillages, ruining clothing, furniture and leaving that awful post house party smell!

Below are my simple 30 minute guides to getting that booze up so that your landlord never notices! ?

How to Remove Beer:

Leaving beer spillage can leave a bad stain and an even more a horrible smell. We?ve all experienced a night in the LRV where someone has drowned you with their pint and your clothes stink of it the next day.

What we often forget is that pint we spilled at home before we even made it out the door.

1. Removing beer from carpets: No simple way around this but to shampoo the carpet. Most high street fabric cleaners are effective if the spillage is caught early and cleaned off properly. If the stain persists, try a proprietary stain removal product. Some beer stains are just too tough for these products and a stronger more concentrated floor cleaner may be required (Always follow directions on the back of the bottle).
2. Removing beer from fabric/clothing: Wash as usual in as hot a setting as the fabric can take, using a biological detergent. Older stains should be soaked first in washing soda and warm water. Allow the fabric to properly dry out to completely remove the smell.
3. Removing beer From upholstery: Sponge with warm water. Older stains can be cleaned with a 1:5 solution of clear vinegar and water, taking care not to get the fabric too wet, then rinse with clean water. Dab with a dry cloth or kitchen paper to dry.

The Curse of Red wine:

1. The more you drink, the more you spill! People panic when red wine is spilt and usually reach for the salt to scrub it off! Forget salt, it doesn?t do the trick at all. Instead, blot as much as possible with kitchen towel, soak with sparkling or soda water, and then blot again. Repeat the process, then sponge with soapy water and blot dry again.
2. ?Removing red wine From fabrics: If blotting is not enough, wash as normal. Stubborn marks can be treated with a high street stain remover.

Always check manufacturer?s instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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