Wherein we teach you to make it through that holiday dinner party, extended family gathering, or office bash with your dignity (mostly) intact.
Problem: Who can resist J.Bieb’s infectious holiday jams? In the midst of an impromptu dance party, you accidentally spill red wine on the carpet.
Solution: Nothing that more booze can’t handle. Swipe your neighbor’s glass of white and pour a small amount over the affected area. Blot dry with an absorbent towel before sprinkling with a dash of salt to prevent the red stuff from spreading and settling.
Problem: Four festive cocktails in and you seem to have lost track of your coaster. Not so easily missed? The giant water stain in the middle of the coffee table.
Solution: Sneak into the pantry, grab a jar of peanut butter, and ring around the rose-colored wood stain. Let set for several minutes and simply wipe away.
Problem: Someone’s been stabbed! Okay, fine. They just cut themselves while carving the holiday bird.
Solution: A pro wardrobe supervisor pal of ours swears that a combo of ice cubes and spit removes blood stains. For some reason, though, the saliva and blood must belong to the same (wounded) individual. We suspect it has something to do with enzymes and witchcraft. Helpful backup: hydrogen peroxide.
Problem: Your heavy-handed hostess has infused nearly every course with an abundance of garlic.
Solution: The standby tip for close talkers: What garlic giveth, ginger, basil, mint, and parsley taketh away. If none of these garnishes is handy, swig a bit of whiskey — but not too much or you’ll have a whole other odor issue.
Looking for additional last-minute fixes? No need to panic. Find out how to prevent hangovers, escape awkward workplace moments, salvage desserts, and more on our holiday site.
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