You love to drink wine, so naturally, you hate to waste it. Fortunately, you don’t have to sadly dump last week’s bottle down the kitchen sink ever again. Did you know there is so much more you can do with your beloved glass of red, white, or bubbly? Continue reading to learn 5 uncommon uses for leftover wine, and where you can get the best deal on a glass in Downtown Indianapolis this very evening!

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So Many Things You Can Do With Wine!

Make Frozen Wine Cubes

If you are a lover of cooking, then you surely use wine for things like gravies, marinades, soups, sauces, and stews. The next time you have leftover wine, instead of tossing it out, just transfer it to an ice cube tray and freeze for next time! Now adding a little wine to your meal won’t be such as hassle! Even better, it is suggested that if you marinate meat in wine for six hours prior to preparation, it can reduce cancer-causing compounds commonly found in red meat.

Resolve Oil and Grease Stains

Grease and oil stains are the worst. They never seem to relent no matter which method of cleansing you choose. But if you have some leftover wine, use it to easily lift the grease from the surface of floors and pavements. You can use it on concrete driveways and sidewalks, as well as garage floors! To use, just pour the wine generously over the stain and wait an hour before rinsing away. Of course, you might have to repeat the process a couple of times to remove the entire stain.

Clean All of Your Glass Surfaces

If you have some leftover white wine, you can use it as a glass cleaner. Just like vinegar and water, mixing a 3 to 4 tablespoons of white wine with a spray bottled filled with water can both neutralize bacteria and reduce streaking. Use it on all of your hanging and wall-mounted mirrors, your windows, and even your glass table tops!

Take a Spa-Inspired Bubble Bath

It is widely agreed that a glass or two of wine in itself is enough to feel pampered. But did you know you can also use leftover wine as an actual spa treatment for your skin? Wine contains tartaric acid and resveratrol, which are both plant compounds that work as antioxidants, plus leave your skin softer, brighter, and with a more balanced tone. So, the next time you have leftover wine, treat yourself to a much-deserved spa day!

Clean Up Red Wine Spills

This may sound crazy, but if you spill red wine on the carpet, you can use white wine to cancel it out! Well, there’s a little more required effort to it than just pouring white wine on a red wine stain. First, you have to catch the stain while it’s still fresh. Then, you have to pour the white wine directly over it and immediately begin blotting the stain away with a towel. Once the red hues are no longer discernable, finish it with your regular carpet cleaning routine using water and cleaner.

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