Results Not Typical

This is the wool Chobi rug that had the wine spill on it. No really, it is!!

We were surprised that it completely disappeared and the client was overjoyed.

It isn't every rug that we can get red wine out of. Plus if it happens again on this rug we cannot predict if we can make it disappear again.

Area rugs have a habit of reacting differently every time they are cleaned. People ask us what to do when a red wine spill happens.

I don't like to give spot removal advice because so much can go wrong.

I will pass along what others have passed onto us with the warning that it is at your own risk.
I nor Luv-A-Rug is responsible for any results due to the application of any spot removal treatments.

Okay with that out of the way. People have poured salt on red wine, dry regular oats, they suck up the red wine, some have even counteracted the red wine by pouring white wine on the spill (not recommended due to the fact that you are now pouring out more wine).

The best thing to do is to take a plain white cotton towel and put it on the spill and stand on it. The cotton will suck up the wine.

If you are not able to get it in to your professional rug cleaner, keep the spot moist, not too wet, and leave the cotton towel on the spill with weight to keep the towel down on the rug.

Wool area rugs stain very easy by red wine. The same berries used to make red wine were also used to dye the wool when the rug was woven. Now back to the Chobi area rug.

This is the back of the rug. There is no evidence of the wine spill at all. The really great thing is the colours did not fade with the treatment used to combat the red wine.

As it should be when a professional, trained and experienced area rug cleaner would achieve.

The unknown pink spot remained, unfortunately. Considering how large the red wine spill was the little pink spot can be overlooked.

Thanks for reading, RugloverMary

Chobi and Wine

Chobi+ wine+ cat= this.
You get a rather large wine splatter, as you can see in the upper right of the photo.

This area rug is an 8x10 Chobi. In case you don't know much about Chobi area rugs here is a quick description:

Chobi rugs are hand knotted wool rugs made in the mountainous tribal villages of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They are made with high quality wool and dyed with vegetable dyes.

The name Chobi is derived from chob rang which describes the wood like colouring these rugs have. Chobi rugs have a wonderful antique look that compliments any decor.

Chobi rugs are perfect for entrances and reception areas as they make a strong artistic impression and are very durable. Durable in the fact that they stand up well to lots of foot traffic not so much in wine spills.
The first picture in this trio is a close up of the wine spill. The cat didn't like that fact that the wine glass was in it's way.



The middle picture is of the back. I darkened it a bit to show that the wine is pretty deep into the fibers.

The last picture is of an unrelated spot. It is pink in colour. I let the client know that it may still remain after cleaning and spot treatment. The results are still a bit unknown at this time.

Our rug cleaning tech here at luv a rug cleaners in Victoria says that wine can be very difficult to remove completely. The spill was a week old by the time the rug got to us.

Worst case scenario, we lighten the wine spill. We always strive for the best case scenario in which we remove the red wine completely.

When red wine get spilled on your rug please do not panic! grab a WHITE COTTON towel put it on the spills and stand on it. Keep moving a clean part of the towel on the spot and standing until you no longer get any transfer of red wine. You can also put dry oats or salt on the red wine when it is wet to absorb the wine.

Put a damp towel on the spill and keep it damp, not too wet, and get a professional rug cleaner to take care of the rest of the spill marks immediately

NEVER USE BAKING SODA, OR OTHER SPOT CLEANERS ON YOUR WOOL AREA RUGS. They do more damage than the spill you re trying to get rid of.

Thanks for reading, RugloverMary, your local Victoria BC rug cleaning expert!