How do I clean a red wine stain from carpet?

The best way to clean a red wine stain from carpet is to first blot the stain with a dry paper towel or cloth. Then create a paste of equal parts white vinegar and baking soda, spread it onto the stain, and allow it to dry for 30 minutes. Vacuum, rinse with cold water, blot with a clean towel, and apply carpet cleaner. Once the carpet cleaner is removed, let the area dry. Once it has completely dried, the stain should be gone.

What materials are needed to remove a red wine stain?

You will need white vinegar, baking soda, cold water, a towel, and carpet cleaner. You may also find that a vacuum cleaner is helpful.

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10 Simple Steps to Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet

Accidents happen, and red wine stains can be particularly difficult to remove from carpets. Fortunately, with proper technique and the right cleaning supplies, you can quickly and easily remove red wine stains from your carpet.

Updated 20 Feb 2023

By Jacobim Mugabe

Materials Needed

White vinegar
Baking soda
Cold water
Towel
Carpet cleaner

Step 1: Blot Wine Stain

Use dry paper towels or cloth to blot the stain. This will absorb as much of the red wine as possible before trying to treat deeper into the carpet fibers.

Step 2: Create a Paste with Vinegar & Baking Soda

Combine equal parts white vinegar and baking soda in a bowl to create a thick paste.

Step 3: Spread Paste Onto Stain

Using a spoon or spatula, spread the paste onto stain. For larger stains, you may need to make multiple batches of the paste.

Step 4: Allow Paste to Set

Allow the paste to dry for 30 minutes. This will give paste enough time to break up the dried wine.

Step 5: Vacuum Paste from Carpet

Once paste has dried, use a vacuum cleaner to remove paste from the carpet. This will also remove any dried wine left in the carpet.

Step 6: Rinse with Cold Water

Using a wet towel and cold water, rinse the area where the paste was. Be careful not to scrub the area as this can damage carpet fibers.

Step 7: Blot with a Clean Towel

Use a clean towel to blot the area to remove excess moisture.

Step 8: Apply Carpet Cleaner

Apply a carpet cleaner to the area, and allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Follow the directions on the package for best results.

Step 9: Remove Carpet Cleaner

After the carpet cleaner has had enough time to work, use a wet cloth to remove the cleaning solution from area.

Step 10: Let Dry

Once all of the cleaning solution is removed, leave area to dry. Once it has completely dried, the stain should be gone.

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