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How to Remove Red Wine Stains

August 2, 2018 by Tara Noland 10 Comments

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How to Remove Red Wine Stains

It happens to the best of us, we spill our red wine and set into a panic, especially when it’s on our favourite clothing items. Figuring out How to Remove Red Wine Stains before they happen is a great way to be able to act fast when they happen. Believe it or not, red wine stains are not as hard to remove as you may think, especially if you act fast.

Protect the layers or clothes underneath the stain by placing a napkin or cloth between the layers. This will help to prevent the stain from soaking through while you attempt to clean it. Accidents happen, and during a fun time, a little wine might spill. There is no need to panic though, there are ways to turn it around.

How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Clothes

Absorb

Press a paper towel or napkin on the stain to soak up as much as the wine as possible. Just be sure not to rub the stain as doing so can make the stain set deeper into the fabric.

Don’t Dry

Allowing the stain to dry is a big no no. It is far more difficult to remove a dried red wine stain than it is when it’s wet. It may be a good idea to dilute the stain with cold water. Never use hot water as this will set the stain.

Get Salty

Using salt to cover the stain will help to absorb some of the red wine spilled and help to pull the stain away from the fabric. Press the salt against the area and watch it work it’s magic.

Repeat

Repeat the above steps several times until the stain has mostly disappeared. Remove the salt, check the stain and rinse, blot and salt once again for best results.

How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet

Stain Remover

Apply a stain remover to the stained area, ensuring to follow the instructions on the package. If you don’t have a stain remover, make a paste out of water and baking soda and rub it gently over the stain.

Machine Wash

If the item that has been stained is machine washable, throw it in the machine. Just make sure that you use cool water instead of hot.

Allow to Dry

If the stain has lifted, allow the fabric to dry but only if you are sure it’s gone. If the stain is still visible, repeat the above steps.

Red wine stains happen and it’s important to remain calm when they do. Just make sure that you are prepared and follow the right steps. Never let the stain dry or use heat to clean it and always act fast.

Besides How to Remove Red Wine Stains, check out our other how to posts on Great Kitchen Hacks, How to Organize Your Kitchen and How to Care for and Use Copper Pans to name a few!

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Comments

  1. Liz Mays says

    August 6, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    Oh cool! I’m going to keep these in mind just in case. The salt trick is something we haven’t attempted.

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  2. Allison Cooper says

    August 6, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    This has happened more times than I’d like to admit! I had no clue that you could use salt to help with a red wine stain – mind blown!

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  3. Pam Wattenbarger says

    August 6, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    I know drying one of these stains is a huge NO from experience. It will never, ever come out. Next time I’ll try the salt trick.

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  4. Anne Marie says

    August 6, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    This is the first I’ve heard of using salt to remove a stain, but it makes a lot of sense! Thanks for this easy tutorial!

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  5. Jeni Hawkins says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Wow! Salt? I had no idea! This is awesome, because 1 – I’m REALLY clumsy and 2 – I love red wine! Thanks so much, I’ll try this next time I spill!

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  6. Kathy says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    This is great to know. I’ll be keeping this in mind if this ever happens. I would have never thought of this either.

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  7. Mama to 6 Blessings says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    Wow, I thought that was a stain that would not come out! I do not drink but I have a cousin that loves her wine. I will have to tell her!

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  8. Rachel says

    August 6, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    Using salt to aborb it seems like the magical trick to the whole thing. Thanks for the advice.

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  9. Wanda Lopez says

    August 7, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Great tips. I didn’t know salt was great for wine stains. You’ve just taught me something new.

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  10. Kristin says

    August 7, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for the tip. Lucky I don’t drink red wine, but Im sure its difficult to remove. Will try this tip on other stains.

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