Beer Stains Be Gone - Reader Tip

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We're not saying that St. Patrick's Day is the only day of the year you might spill beer on upholstery...but we figured it was a good time for a primer.

It looks safe enough...but what about when it spills on the sofa? Photo: PhotoMargarita

It happened. You were enjoying that great St. Patrick's Day party when suddenly... you spilled beer on the couch. Avoid the embarrassment (and ire from your host) by knowing immediately how to treat that stain. First, blot up as much of the spilled beer as you can with a clean, dry dish cloth. Next, mix one teaspoon dish soap with one cup of hot water. Dab the spot using the solution and a new, clean dish towel. Then, use a third dish towel dampened with water to rinse the cleaner away. Keep blotting at the stain until it begins to lift and dry.

If the beer brew was darker, a heartier solution might be needed. Mix one part white vinegar with three parts rubbing alcohol. Dab the solution onto the upholstery with a paper towel. Continue to rinse and dry the upholstery as previously mentioned.

Want more? Check out this video on how to get beer stains out of clothes:

 

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