How to Remove a Red Wine Stain

Do you feel like you ruined your day if you spill red wine on your clothes or couch? Luckily, we have these magical solutions to help remove even the toughest stains from clothes, carpets, and more! Check out these cleaning supply options or read through the home remedies below using common household products you may already have on hand.  

Carpets & Rugs 

If you spill your favorite red on your plush carpet, don't worry, we've got you. Follow these easy steps for how to remove red wine stains from carpet. 

1. Blot the red wine stain with a paper towel. 

2. Cover the stain with salt until you can't see the red wine anymore. 

3. Let the salt soak into the wet stain; as it dries, the salt should soak up the wine. 

4. Vacuum. 

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Clothing 

Before you throw that shirt away because you spilled some wine on it, try this handy trick for red wine stain removal from clothes: 

1. Mix equal parts of dishwashing detergent & hydrogen peroxide.* (Find it in the first-aid section. It helps prevent infection of minor cuts and scrapes.) 

2. Pour the mixture over the wine stain and allow it to soak. 

3. Wash clothing as normal. 

*This trick works best on light-colored clothes, as hydrogen peroxide tends to bleach fabric. 

Couch & Upholstery 

Get too excited watching your favorite show? Don't worry; we have a fix for those accidental spills. Follow these steps to remove red wine stains from your couch. 

1. Immediately blot the stain using a paper towel. 

2. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing soap with 2 cups of cool water. 

3. Sponge the stain with the solution. 

4. Blot with a clean, absorbent cloth until the stain is absorbed. 

Tablecloth 

Before anyone notices that you've spilled your wine over your favorite tablecloth, try this technique to remove the stain: 

1. Bring water to a boil.  

2. Place an empty, large glass bowl in the kitchen sink. 

3. Stretch the fabric with the stain over the bowl and secure it with a rubber band. 

4. Pour the boiling water over the fabric and watch the stain wash out before your eyes. 

Teeth 

Sometimes you enjoy your favorite glass of red wine, catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, and notice that your teeth have turned a bit purple. No need to worry! These wine wipes will help remove the red wine hue from your pearly whites.  

Unbreakable Glassware 

While these glasses won't prevent an accidental spill (it happens to all of us), they will help prevent the break of a glass, keep your white wine cool, and more. From insulated stemless cups with lids to silicone Shark Skinzz, there are many alternative wine glassware options out there. 

Finally, back to enjoying the wine!