Wine saga, next stage: Stains. And on kitchen counter *LAMINATE* - NOoooo!1

[UTUSN]

"Wine" has come up as a topic here from time to time. O.K., *I* brought it up, like, "What's merlot?!1" Just letting you know that just being silent about it ever since doesn't mean I didn't give it a thorough trial, which has continued to the tune of a bottle per week. An early obstacle (after the SOUR taste) was conquered, the cork stopper problem, with an odd bird-wing corkscrew, like a bird in heat. And things have gone swimmingly, until a couple of days ago, when a *spill* happened on the kitchen laminate counter. I never dreamed that there would be a stain and just let it be. So now there is this dark stain just right there.

As usual, I have done a minimal amount of due diligence and the first item on Google came up with the below about baking soda. So far it doesn't look like it's working. AND the article goes on to *TEN* - yes, 10 - steps. So am moving past the baking soda, on to the dish soap. Any advice will be appreciated.

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https://www.hunker.com/13423651/how-to-remove-a-red-wine-stain-from-a-laminate-countertop

How to Remove a Red Wine Stain From a Laminate Countertop

When you spill red wine on your laminate countertop, wipe it up immediately to avoid staining. Unfortunately, even when you catch the spill right after it happens, the red liquid can leave behind a stain, especially on older laminate countertops. When this happens, a little extra cleaning and perhaps a special cleaner might remove the spot.

Step 1
Add three or four tablespoons of baking soda to a cup and just enough water to make a paste the consistency of toothpaste. Mix them well.

Step 2
Apply the paste to the stain and scrub with a soft scrub brush.

Step 3
Wipe the area with a wet cloth to rinse off the baking soda paste. Continue with the next step if the stain remains.

Step 4
Squirt a little liquid dish soap on the wine stain.

Step 5 ....

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[UTUSN]

1. HooKAY, the baking soda turned the stain *green* like vertigris. Have gone to Step 4, dish soap.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

2. How about...

“Soft Scrub” light abrasive plus bleach. Put on a little with your fingers, do not rub hard just a little let it sit for a minute or so wash off. “Bar Keepers Friend” may work also, lighter abrasive no bleach. Use same direction as above.
Always test on a hidden location to test color stability.

[UTUSN]

4. Thanks, will try.

[procon]

3. Oxyclean is very effective on stains.

The problems is that the stain is not just on the surface, but it goes through the laminate layers. You can try a diluted bleach solution, but it may also affect the colors or pattern of the laminate.

[UTUSN]

5. Thanks, will try.

[safeinOhio]

6. I'd just stain the whole thing

with a couple more bottles of it. It’d match.

[UTUSN]

8. Bwah-ha-HAH!1 Like the "Check Engine" light - run it till the bulb burns out!1

[nocoincidences]

7. Have you ever bought

Awesome at the Dollar Tree?

That stuff cleans anything, I swear.

[UTUSN]

9. Will try it, thanks.

[magicarpet]

10. If it is "Formica" plastic laminate top,..

Cover the wine spill area with paper towels laid flat on the spill area and then wet the paper towels with bleach. Be sure the wet paper towels are sitting flat on the surface, no air gaps. Then comeback in 1/2hr the wine stain should be gone. Be careful not to splash any bleach on your clothes or it may leave bleach spots on your clothes.

For something different, try an amber Greek wine called Retsina, it is stored in pine barrels during the ferment process so it has a pine resin flavor. It goes good with lamb, beef, and pork, or just a sipping wine.

[Kali]

11. bleach

try diluted first - like a half teaspoon in a couple of cups of water - dip a paper towel in that and set it on the stain. work your way up to stronger solution if that doesn't work in a couple of minutes.