Holiday Spot Tip

Wine...we all love it, especially around the holidays, a time of celebration. But what to do when it spills?

First, blot it with a folded, dry terry towel. Place the towel over the spill, and press or stand on it to absorb the liquid. Turn it to a dry portion when the first side has soaked up as much as possible. Repeat until no more spill transfers.

Second, use some spot remover or club soda on the remaining colored area. Blot as above with a clean towel. Then, use a little plain water, and repeat the blotting process.

Voila! No more stain!

If you have a small "do-it-yourself" carpet cleaning machine, this is the perfect job for it. Use it to suck up the wine, then to rinse out the spotter or club soda with plain water. However, you may want to use a dry towel as a final blotting step to speed drying.

If any color remains, call a professional cleaner as soon as possible. In the Durango area, call UltraSteam at 385-8444 and we'll be glad to help you! In other areas, look for an IICRC Certified cleaner at iicrc.org or at ethicalservices.com.