Red wine stains on carpets are a common cleaning problem. If left untreated, the tannins in wine can leave stubborn stains. Fortunately, there are some simple yet effective methods that can help you remove these stains with ease. In this article, we’ll go over 6 ways to clean red wine stains and make your carpets look like new again.
1 Use a paper towel or clean cloth to quickly absorb the red wine on the carpet to prevent the stain from spreading to a larger area.
2 After absorbing the stain, pour a small amount of soda water onto the wine stain on the carpet. Continue to blot the carpet with paper towels or a dry cloth.
3 If the red wine stain remains, repeat this process.
Remove red wine stains with baking soda
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1 After red wine is spilled, immediately press it gently with a clean towel or paper towel to absorb the water.
2 In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 cup warm water to make a paste.
3 Let the baking soda solution sit on the red wine stain for about 15-20 minutes and let it dry.
4 Vacuum.
Remove red wine stains with salt
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Salt can remove dried red wine stains. Before using salt, it is best to dilute it with water.
1 Soak the red wine stain with a small amount of water.
2 Sprinkle a small amount of salt on the stain. Don’t wipe. Let sit overnight.
3 The next morning, the salt crystals that had absorbed the red wine stain were pink.
4 Vacuum.
Remove red wine stains with dish soap and vinegar
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1 First blot the red wine with a dry towel or paper towel.
2 Prepare a spray bottle. Combine one tablespoon of white vinegar, one tablespoon of dish soap, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.
3 Spray the red wine stain with cleaning solution. Press the carpet with a dry towel to absorb the wine stain.
4 If the stain is dry, spray the cleaning solution again. Just repeat this process.
Remove red wine stains with dish soap and hydrogen peroxide
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1 First blot the stain with a dry towel or paper towel.
2 Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleach. However, it is recommended to test a small area of the carpet to make sure it will not cause damage to the carpet. If there is no change in the carpet, mix hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a ratio of 2:1.
3 Apply the solution to the wine stain, wait for 15 minutes and then blot dry.
4 Repeat this process until the stain disappears.
Remove red wine stains with stain removal products
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Did the above DIY solutions help you? If none of these solve the problem, it is recommended to use a stain removal product.
1 Depending on the material of the carpet, purchase professional stain removal products for cleaning carpet stains.
2 Test a small area of the carpet to make sure it won’t discolor or get damaged.
3 Apply the stain remover directly to the red wine stain, making sure to completely cover the stained area. Wait 15 minutes.
4 Blot the stain with a dry towel or paper towel. If there is any remaining stain, repeat the process.
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