Simple Hacks to Remove Beer Stains Out of Everything

Whether you are enjoying the foamy froth of a delicious glass of cold beer in summer, throwing a significant party, or getting together at home, an accidental beer spill can be a mood killer. Imagine having to get through the rest of the party worrying about the stain.

Do not worry about the unexpected beer mishap. Use these simple and useful tips to get rid of even the toughest of stains.

Carpets and Upholstery

The sugars from the beer can swiftly permeate carpets or upholstery, and with time, the stain gets harder to eliminate. So act fast and remove the stains as soon as possible to avoid the odd smell and stained spots on your home furniture and décor.

1. Place paper towels to soak up excess liquid.
2. In a small bowl, add ½ cup distilled white vinegar, 2/3 cups rubbing alcohol, 2 cups of warm water, and blot on the spot.
3. If the stain persists, use oxygen bleach and a toothbrush to work on the spot slowly.
4. For dried stains, follow the vinegar mixture cleaning by blotting with turpentine. Leave it for about 5 minutes before your wash.
5. Allow the carpet or upholstery to air dry and then vacuum.
6. Make sure you sprinkle baking soda on the surface to let it soak up the odor.

Tip: If you cannot remove a tough stain with these steps, consider a professional cleaning service such as woodard247.com for the best results.

Fabric Stains

Removing Fresh Stains

1. Place the fabric in cold water to rinse the fresh beer stain thoroughly. Make sure to go through the back of the stain as well.
2. Mix any liquid laundry detergent in a cup of cold water and pour the mixture over the spot.
3. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes before you wash off.

Note: Avoid using hot water on fresh stains, or it will set in the fabric.

If the stain is set in the fabric, prepare a homemade stain removal mixture to eliminate it.

1. In a small bowl, add 1 part vinegar and 2 parts cold water.
2. Make sure your fabric is colorfast. If you are unsure, you can test a small portion at the edge by dipping it in the vinegar mixture.
3. Blot the stained area with the vinegar mixture. Wash off immediately with hot water and check if the stain is gone before placing it for air drying.

Note: Vinegar could corrupt the color of your clothing if left too long. Therefore, wash off immediately and avoid applying the mixture anywhere but at the spot of the stain. 

Removing from Delicate Fabrics

Beer stains in delicate fabrics can be quite a challenge to eliminate, especially without damaging the clothing. 

1. Wash the fabric in cold water.
2. Take a small bowl, add a drop of mild dish soap and a cup of water.
3. Use a towel or a clean white cloth to sponge the mixture on the stain gently.
4. Blot the area with a clean towel soaked in water.
5. Rinse and repeat the steps twice or thrice to obliterate the stain.

Note: Do not rub the stained area with the soap mixture or water. Gently blot with pressure to remove the stain without costing the fabric.

Removing from Tough Fabrics

Washable and lightweight clothing is easy to handle during stain removal. You can use the soap water mixture mentioned above, and with the right technique, you can eliminate the stain before it sets in. Tough fabrics such as suede, denim, sweaters, leather might be slightly challenging to work with. These are typically absorbent materials and therefore soak up certain parts of the drink, such as the sugars swiftly, making it a tough stain to remove.

Denim, Sweaters

1. Blot the stain, then take paper towels to soak as much moisture as possible.
2. Place the garment under cold water and make sure to expose both sides of the stain.
3. In a small bowl, add some rubbing alcohol or household ammonia. Dip a sponge or clean towel in the dish and sponge the spot.
4. Repeat a few times till the stain is gone.
5. Wash the fabric using a laundry detergent thoroughly.
6. If the odor lingers in the garment, add a small amount of bicarbonate while washing to remove the smell.

If the stain remains, use Oxygen Bleach to remove it quickly.

1. Add any oxygen-based bleach in the required amount of water as per the instructions mentioned on the package.
2. Submerge the garment into the mixture and allow it to soak a few hours.
3. Repeat the soaking process until the stain is gone.
4. Wash with regular laundry detergent and air dry.

Leather or Suede

1. Soak the excess liquid using a soft dry cloth or paper towels.
2. Use a leather or suede cleaning agent along with some laundry detergent to eliminate the stains.

Alternatively, you can use a simple homemade solution.

1. Sprinkle corn-starch or baking soda on the stained spot.
2. Blot the area gently with a damp cloth.
3. If the stain persists, blot the area with a clean cloth dipped with nail polish remover.

Removing Dry Stains

Dried beer stains also come with a foul odor. Here’s how to remove:

1. Wet the stained area with cold water.
2. Mix a few drops of dish soap or laundry detergent in water and rub on the stained area. 
3. Let the mixture settle for about 5 minutes and rinse the fabric thoroughly.
4. To remove the odor, sprinkle baking soda on the region and let it soak up thoroughly. It will also remove the leftover stains.
5. Wash with a detergent and rinse till the stain goes away.

Note: If the stain persists, use the part vinegar and part water solution to bleach the stain.

Conclusion

You can utilize some of these genius homemade stain removal solutions to bid farewell to beer stains from your favorite garments and carpets. This way, you can be assured that a spill won’t kill your night of fun and excitement. So, go through some of the best ways mentioned here and make use of them.

Special thanks to Grace Hawkins for this Great Beer Now guest post!