Hey, it’s Brandon here from Clean That Up!

Welcome to the first edition of the Clean Freak Weekly!

My Dad (James) and I are excited to build this new community with YOU, my fellow Clean Freaks!

With over 50 years of combined cleaning experience we have learned a ton of cleaning do’s and even more cleaning don’ts!

Our goal is to share cleaning tips and tools that can make your cleaning easier and even fun!

We will also have awesome giveaways each week!

So let’s Sanitize, Satisfy and Revitalize together with the Clean Freak Weekly!

Oops! Wine Spill Now What? 🍷

In the immortal words of Brittany Spears, “Oops! I did it again!” You finally get a chance to sit down and relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Ahhhhh. Then what? You reach for your cell phone and accidentally tip over your glass of wine!

Step by Step Guide to Cleaning Wine from Carpet

Fresh Spot 

1. Quickly but safely get a clean white towel or a paper towel to absorb and blot as much excess wine as possible. ( Tip 1 - In a panic sometimes we want to start scrubbing the area frantically- This can fray the tops of the carpet fibers - Gently but firmly blot/tamp the spot)

2. Apply a small amount of Club Soda to the spill area and gently but firmly blot the spot

3. Repeat step 2 until the spot is gone

Dried Spot 

1. Mix a tablespoon of white vinegar and a tablespoon of dish soap with a glass of warm water and apply to the wine spill area.

2. Use a white towel to gently but firmly blot the area. (Tip 2 - ONLY use a white towel - Some towels can have pigment that can bleed into the spill area)

3. Repeat steps 2 until the spot is gone

Stubborn Spot

1. Mix one tablespoon of dish soap and 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide and apply to the wine spill area.

2. When using hydrogen peroxide always test an inconspicuous area to ensure no damage will be done to the carpet fibers.

3. Allow the mixture to sit or dwell on the stain for about half an hour.

4. Afterward, pour a glass of warm water over the area.

5. Use a white towel to gently but firmly blot the area. (Tip 2 - ONLY use a white towel - Some towels can have pigment that can bleed into the spill area)

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the spot is gone

Pro Tip: While not required to clean up the spot, The Hoover CleanSlate can make quick work of this clean-up! (Affiliate Link)

Did you know? Most organic high-end wines do not have additional colorants. However, some bargain brands (our personal favorite) of wine can have additives and colorants that can permanently discolor carpet and fabrics)

Check out my how to clean up a wine spot video HERE

Now it is time for your second glass of wine which technically is your first. This time though, the phone is on silent!

Clean Freak Of The Week

Are YOU the next Clean Freak of the Week?

Every week we will be selecting one member from the Clean Freak Weekly to receive an exciting and fun cleaning gift!

This week for the "Clean Freak Of The Week" Giveaway we are giving away a Hoover CleanSlate, our favorite spotter machine. Thanks so much to our friends over at Hoover!

What do you need to do to qualify?

Just sign up for the Clean Freak Weekly and you are in the running! (Currently only available to US residents but will be expanding soon!)

In the future we hope to spotlight some of our fellow Clean Freaks in action and feature some of their awesome cleaning tips!

Check your inbox each week to see if you are the next Clean Freak of the Week!

Thanks so much for joining my dad and me for the first edition of the Clean Freak Weekly!

If you haven't yet, please consider subscribing. 🙂

See you next week!

Brandon & James

Coming next week - College Cleaning Kit on a budget!