Tuesday, September 13, 2011

How to Remove Grape Juice Stains on Carpet

Grape juice stains and grape-flavored Kool-Aid stains on carpet share the uneasy distinction of being difficult to remove. Learning how to get rid of carpet stains caused by grape juice Kool-Aid takes a bit of finesse, salt and know-how.

Blot Dry!

As soon as grape juice stains happen, blot up as much of the liquid as possible with absorbent paper towels. (The odds are good that you are going to need a lot of paper towels for this job.) The same goes for the growing grape-flavored Kool-Aid stains on the carpet; soak up as much of the liquid as you can right away.

Tip: Blot from the outside perimeter of the stain toward the center. This prevents further spreading of the purple liquid.

Optional: Salt

Pour a generous amount of salt onto the purple spots. Salt is cheap, so be sure to put a generous pile on top of the stains. Before long, some discoloration will appear in the salt. Vacuum up the stained salt with a wet-dry vacuum.

Tip: Apply the salt after the vinegar application if the grape juice stains are set or may have already dried.

White Vinegar

Test an inconspicuous corner of the carpet with white vinegar. If it is colorfast, pour a generous amount of the acidic liquid onto the grape juice stains. Carpet stains caused by grape-flavored Kool-Aid -- or healthy grape juice -- immediately lighten.

Blot up the liquid with the paper towels and repeat the process as often as needed to remove both the vinegar and the discoloration. Remember to work from the outside of the spot toward its inside.

Warning: Blot but do not rub when removing the grape or Kool-Aid stains on carpet. Rubbing may actually set the stains.

Ref: associatedcontent.com

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