You know what’s unsettling?

Waking up after your fabulous holiday house party and walking barefoot to get a cup of coffee and stepping on a damp spot on the carpet.

How did the spot get there? Bad accident-prone guest? Bad accident-prone dog? No one is fessing up.

Here’s how I deal with stains of unknown origins in the carpet: Club soda. I blot the area as much as possible. Pour club soda onto the spot and just keep blotting. It’s also good for dog throw-up as well.

Many of my friends report success with products designed specifically for dog urine. I like club soda because it’s also good in cocktails – what a nice coincidence.