Fabric
1 Sponge the stain with cool water or soak for about 30 minutes in a basin of cool water.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder. If it’s safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.
Upholstery
1. Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of rubbing alcohol.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the vinegar/alcohol solution.
3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
OR
1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent solution.
Carpet
1. Using clean white paper towels or cloths, blot up as much of the spilled beverage as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a small amount of plain water or detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4. If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the solution.
Content courtesy of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute's book Stain Rescue! The A-Z Guide to Removing Smudges, Spots & Other Spills
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