Removing Wine Stains

Wine is definitely one of the nastiest looking stains to remove. You are not a wine expert unless you have stories about who spilled wine at a dinner party. Whenever red wine is spilled, it always seems to focus everyone's attention, quickly followed by a discussion of how best to remove the stain. Over the years, I have tried many remedies, with different results on clothing and carpeting. Follow these tips to deal with your next wine stain.

Clothing Stains

With any wine stain, treat it as soon as possible. Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Blot the wine spill on your clothing with an absorbent cloth, then sponge with carbonated soda water. The bubbles in the soda water will help lift the stain out. If the fabric is washable, stretch the effected area over a small saucepan, hold it in place and pour hot water through the fabric, and then wash as soon as possible. Another method is to mix hydrogen peroxide with dishwashing liquid and pour it on the stain as a presoak before laundering. Some people will tell you to simply pour a little white wine onto the red wine stain and then wash.

Carpet Stains

If red wine spills on your carpet, sponge it with carbonated soda water. Blot well and dab the area with a cloth wrung out in detergent solution, followed by clean water. If the stain persists, a solution of equal parts glycerin and water can be used on the stain for up to an hour, then rinse off and blot well. Another option is using foam shaving cream. The shaving cream will lift the wine out of the carpet, then rinse with cool water. If this does not work, a commercial stain-removal product might save the day.

If you like to serve wine at your dinner parties, or just like to have a glass of wine when the mood strikes, it is definitely a good idea to keep a couple of these items required to remove wine stains under the sink.

Contributor: Ray Gerry (Richmond, VA)

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