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Removing Wine Stains

Red wine stains may be the most intimidating stains to remove. There are a few stain removers you can use to get that red color out of your fabrics – club soda or salt.

Method #1: If you’re using club soda, pour it all over the stain and let it bubble. Keep pouring until it looks like the red color is lifting out of the carpet. Then dry it with a paper towel.

Method #2: If you’re using salt, pour table salt on the spot until you can barely see the red of the wine. Wait about an hour until the wine is absorbed into the salt and then brush it up. This works best when the wine just spilled on the carpet.

Removing Tea and Coffee Stains

Coffee and tea stains can be the hardest to completely remove. They always seem to leave behind a little yellow spot. But, if you know how to clean stains properly, you won’t be able to tell there was ever a stain.

• Use a cold wet, colorless cloth to wash away as much of the coffee as possible.
• Mix about a dime sized amount of dish detergent with some water and use a white cloth to blot the detergent on the stain.
• If the stain is being difficult, take a small amount of vinegar and mix with water to blot on the stain.
• Use a clean wet cloth to clean up the excess vinegar and detergent.

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Removing Mud and Debris Stains

With so many people coming in and out of your apartment, some mud and outside debris is bound to make its way inside. So, what’s the best way to get rid of it?

Let the mud dry over night. Don’t try to clean it up when it’s still wet because you’ll just end up making a bigger, goopier mess. In the morning, vacuum your carpet to get up as much dried mud and dirt as you can. Then use a cloth with a little vinegar and water to clean up whatever is left behind.

Keeping a handy bottle of carpet cleaner will help as well to clean up those small stains that pop up every now and then. Some stains can be tricky, but you’ll be on the right track if you follow these stain removal guide tips.

All About Columbia, South Carolina

Welcome to the River City! Columbia is the capital of South Carolina and located where three rivers meet – the Broad River, the Saluda River, and the Congaree. As a result, it’s a treasured destination for river sport enthusiasts. The downtown area of Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, a major degree-granting institution with over 350 programs of study. From it’s attractions to it’s southern charm, Columbia continues to be an ideal place live, work, study, and play.

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Columbia, SC Fun Facts

• Columbia’s Fort Jackson trains 70 percent of women and over 50 percent of all soldiers entering the army each year.
• At 400 feet tall, the Raven Cliff Falls are the highest waterfalls in South Carolina.
• in 1786, the capital of South Carolina moved to Columbia from Charleston.
• Columbia was home to the first entirely electric textile plant, Mount Vernon Mills, opened in 1893.
• Columbia has been named one of America’s Most Livable Mid-Sized Cities because of its neighborliness and quality of life.
• Congaree Swamp National Monument is a floodplain of the Conagree River and not a swamp, actually.

Top Apartments in Columbia Neighborhoods

• CanalSide Loft Apartments
• Broad River Trace Apartments
• The Crossroads Apartments
• Rivergate Apartments
• Trenton Court Apartments
• Autumn Ridge Apartments

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Top Outdoor Recreation Areas

Dogs are allowed at Columbia’s Sesquicentennial State Park and there’s even an off-leash area. You’ll also find baseball fields and basketball courts. Boat rentals are available for a fee and camp sites can be rented by the night for a fee also. There are scenic hiking trails at Granby Park to enjoy on an afternoon in Columbia and at Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal your can fish, bike, or even bird watch. Barney Jordan Landing is another Columbia park that’s just along the Congaree River. So patrons can fish or boat and do any other water recreational activity here.

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Fun Things to Do in Columbia, SC

• Spend the day at a Columbia Farmer’s Market.
• Explore a Historic Landmark or Attraction.
• Discover the animals at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
• Attend a University of South Carolina sporting event.
• Head to the annual Bark to the Park with your dog.
• Visit the BodyWorks exhibit at the EdVenture Children’s Museum.
• Take a flyfishing class or sea kayaking class with Adventure Carolina.
• Check out films and exhibits for amateur and aspiring artists at the Indie Grits Film Fest.

If you don’t see your favorite spot in Columbia or would like to share apartment hunting tips in the city, just let us know about them in the comments!