| There probably is no stain as daunting as that | | | | and soak stain in the solution until it disappears. |
| from red wine. Speed and immediate attention | | | | Keep trying, mixing a new solution if necessary, |
| are the keys to successful removal. To help you | | | | until stain is gone. |
| with the task of removing red wine stains, you | | | | Idea No. 5 |
| will find some ideas that may be of use. | | | | When stain occurs, immediately blot with clean |
| Idea No. 1 | | | | cloth then sponge with cool water. Some people |
| If stains are on the carpet, use an absorbent | | | | dab white wine onto the stain to neutralise the |
| cloth as a blotter. Pour cold water or club soda on | | | | red. For carpets, cover stain completely with a |
| the stain to dilute the wine and keep blotting until | | | | thick pile of salt and leave it overnight to |
| no more wine transfers to the cloth. If the stain | | | | maximise absorption. You may want to cover the |
| persists, spread a paste of borax or baking soda | | | | pile to prevent guests from stepping on it. The |
| and water (at 3 parts powder to 1 part water) | | | | following morning: |
| onto the stain, using an old toothbrush, and leave | | | | For tablecloth and clothing: Rub area with liquid dish |
| to dry. Vacuum the dried paste and repeat as | | | | detergent. Wash fabric with bleach (as |
| necessary until no more stain can be removed. | | | | appropriate). |
| Idea No. 2 | | | | For upholstery: If the fabric is water-safe, sponge |
| Whether red wine stain is on carpet or fabric, | | | | the fabric with mixture of 1 tablespoon hand |
| pour generous amounts of club soda over the | | | | dishwashing cleaner in 2 cups cool water, rinse |
| stain immediately. On carpets, try rubbing with | | | | thoroughly and dry. If not water-safe, replace |
| pure hand cleaner. If stain remains, dab lightly with | | | | water in mixture with dry cleaning solution. |
| hydrogen peroxide and rinse afterwards with cold | | | | For carpet: Vacuum the salt (if used), make a |
| water. Also try a paste of 3 parts cream of | | | | solution of 1 tablespoon each of white vinegar and |
| tartar in 1 part water. | | | | hand dishwashing cleaner mixed into 2 cups water. |
| Idea No. 3 | | | | Sponge solution into stain and blot until it |
| For red wine on carpet, put a generous helping of | | | | disappears, rinse and dry. |
| table salt to cover the entire stain and keep it on | | | | For all fabrics: Unless the fabric is not water-safe, |
| overnight. Vacuum the following day. Mix some | | | | a Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover product |
| hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon | | | | may help. |
| white vinegar in 2 cups warm water; dab onto | | | | Idea No. 6 |
| stain with a sponge until it disappears; rinse with | | | | Blot as much of wine as you can, using paper |
| cold water and blot. | | | | towels repeatedly. Apply generous quantities of |
| Idea No. 4 | | | | kitchen cleaner, rub a bit then blot with towels |
| Immediately remove excess liquid using cloth or a | | | | again. Repeat applications of cleaner as often as |
| white paper towel, and then run cool water on | | | | necessary, scrubbing spot lightly with an old |
| the stain to prevent it from setting. Brush on | | | | toothbrush, and blot after each round. For tougher |
| some pure glycerine and leave on for 5-10 | | | | stains, apply kitchen cleaner one more time, cover |
| minutes before rinsing. Get some clear, unscented | | | | spot with white paper towels, then pile several |
| dishwashing detergent and dab onto stain. Rinse | | | | heavy books atop the towels to serve as a press |
| after a few minutes in cool water. If stain | | | | and leave overnight. |
| remains, mix 1 part white vinegar in 2 parts water | | | | |