Use leftover vodka to help get rid of stubborn carpet stains (Image: Getty)
Following the festive season, it’s more than likely that at one point or another there’s been a spill on the
Whether it’s , food or dirt, it’s going to leave a stain.
While and solutions, such as lemon juice, vinegar, and have been hailed as the ultimate homemade remedies to banishing pesky stains, there is another surprising ingredient you can also use.
Divert your attention away from your store cupboard and look toward your selection.
Vodka, a staple in any alcohol collection, has been tipped as a go-to for removing carpet stains.
Blot the stain first, before dabbing with vodka and leaving it to dry (Image: Getty)
So if you have any leftovers and have no plans on drinking it soon, this can be your holy grail for homemade cleaning solutions.
According to cleaning service vodka can be used, alongside rubbing alcohol, and even white wine, can be used for stain removal.
Greg Shephard, the owner of Dallas Maids, said: “First blot the stain. Second, pour any type of clear alcohol (rubbing alcohol, vodka, white wine) onto the stain.
“This is better than any over the counter product.”
Appliance experts also agree. They advised having a spray bottle of vodka and water solution to help clean up stains.
They said: “If you’re dealing with tough stains such as those caused by grease and blood, use neat vodka. Give it a couple hours of contact time, and then blot it up with a microfibre cloth.”
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Make sure not to rub the vodka into the stain as it could make it go deeper into the carpet fibres (Image: Getty)
According to alcohol-based cleaners are highly effective because alcohol can cut through grease and break it down in ways that other cleaners can’t.
However, do be careful when using vodka as a cleaning agent.
noted that the “motion of rubbing” vodka into stains can potentially grind it deeper into the carpet fibres.
They suggest laying a vodka-soaked rag on top of the stained area for several minutes so it has enough time to work.
After that, remove the rag and let the spot air dry.