Removing Red Wine Stains

Removing red wine stains is a source of frustration for many lovers of wine. It's inevitable that at some point you are going to spill some of your wine on your shirt or your carpet. Or you will be at a party or get together and somebody else will spill it on you. Many people used to think that red wine stain removal was an impossible process, but the truth is that it can be accomplished if you know what to do.

How do I remove a red wine stain?
As with all stains, the most important thing to remember when removing red wine stains is that you sooner you get your act together and take action the quicker and more successful your cleaning will be. While there are many different ways to go about red wine stain removal, nearly all of them begin with the same first step when you are trying to clean your clothes or your carpet.

How to get red wine stain out:
Get a clean cloth, either a wash cloth or towel, or even a paper towel or napkin, and run it under water so it's damp. Then blot the surface of the fabric or carpet, you'll see at you immediately pick up a great deal of the wine stain. Don't rub the stain, which will just spread it out and rub it deeper into the fabric. Keep on blotting until you are no longer picking up any more of the stain.

Effective method for red wine stain removal:
From this point, the process of removing red wine stains goes down many different paths. Many people opt to use store bought cleansers either specifically made for red wine stain removal or made for stains in general. Overall, these are very effective. However, you should be careful to use ones that don't include bleach so you don't damage or discolor the material itself. When in doubt, test on a small, unseen piece of fabric.

Surprise method to ged red wine stain out:
Many other people shy away from store bought cleansers and use home made solutions for red wine stain removal. One of the most surprising is actually white wine. Because of the different compositions of red and white wine, when you pour white wine onto a red wine stain it essentially cancels it out through chemical reaction, removing the stain wither further blotting and soaking.

Vinegar is one of those household products which is used to clean many different things, and yes, it can be used for removing red wine stains as well. Pouring coarse salt onto the stain and letting it sit for a few minutes can also be effective, as can the use of soda water or ammonia.

If you're dealing with a piece of clothing, no matter what cleaning product or solution you intend to use, be sure to wash it in the machine afterwards, following any specific garment instructions. For red wine stain removal from wood or furniture, opt for a liquid solution featuring vinegar or ammonia for best results. Most importantly, when removing red wine stains always act quickly, and always begin your efforts with blotting rather than rubbing.

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