We're all looking forward to the holidays. Getting to see our loved ones gathered all in one place, exchanging gifts and wishes along with enjoying delicious meals accompanied by even tastier wines. However, a red wine spilling all over the place can quickly ruin the holiday spirit, as it puts us straight into panic mode, trying to do everything in our power to remove the stain. In this article, we'll talk about how you can remove red wine stains from your clothes, carpets, or furniture so that your holidays don't get ruined in case an accident like this happens. Let's get into it.

How to Get Red Wine Out of the Carpet

Red wine can leave a permanent stain if it sinks in for too long, so the first step is acting fast when the wine hits the carpet. Get a clean cloth or a paper towel and try to absorb as much of the liquid as you can. Do not rub the stain as it will only get worse. Then, add a small amount of cold water and absorb any residue with another clean cloth.

Baking Soda for Red Wine Stains

Baking soda is a powerful cleaning tool that you will find in every household, so you don't have to worry about having the right stain remover. After you've absorbed the wine with the cloth, put on the stain a small amount of baking soda and water. Leave it overnight and you'll very likely wake up with a clean carpet. If the stain remains then repeat the process until it's completely gone. 

If you find yourself short on baking soda, then don't worry. There are other things that you can find in your house to help you remove the red wine stain.

Dishwashing Soap and Vinegar for Red Wine Stains

Put some water on the stain and make a mix of one tablespoon of dishwashing soap and a tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of water. Pour a small amount of the mixture on the stain. You might have to blot a few times with a clean cloth until the stain is gone.

Use Salt to Get Red Wine Out of Carpet

Another option is using salt to get your carpet clean again. After applying a small amount of water to get the stain wet, add a generous amount of salt on the stain. Leave it overnight and in the morning you'll notice that the salt is now crystalized with a pink hue. Then you can bring in your vacuum to remove the salt.

How to Get Red Wine Stains out of Your Clothes

It's such a shame when you have to throw out your favorite shirt because of a red wine stain on it. Luckily, this won't happen this holiday season.

Probably, the best way to remove a red wine stain from your clothes is to create a mix of equal parts dishwashing soap and hydrogen peroxide. Pour the mixture over the stain and let it soak in for a while. This will do the trick and you'll quickly notice that the stain starts to fade. However, this solution is best on light-colored clothes, as hydrogen peroxide can have a bleaching effect on darker clothing.  Then you will just be trading one type of stain for another and result will be the same…..discarding your favorite shirt.

If you don't have hydrogen peroxide available, don't worry, you can use the same trick we mentioned earlier with the vinegar and the dishwashing soap, this will work equally well.

Bleach Works but Only for Whites

Bleach will also work wonders on removing a wine stain, but only try this method on a completely white piece of clothing. Simply place the fabric in bleach, or pour bleach over the stain and let it soak for approximately ten minutes. Then wash the fabric in hot water. By the time it dries, the stain will have disappeared completely.

How to Get Red Wine out of a Tablecloth

Using boiled water is guaranteed to remove a red wine stain from your favorite tablecloth for the holiday table. Simply stretch the part of the fabric over a large bowl placed in the sink and secure it with rubber bands. Then, pour boiled water on the fabric from a height of approximately one foot over the stain. This will help wash out the stain quickly. If a light stain still remains, then follow up with either the soap and vinegar or the club soda approaches.

How to Get Red Wine Stain out of Furniture

Red wine can also stain our cloth and leather furniture. The most common victims of red wine stains are couches, sofas and cushions. Luckily, removing red wine from your furniture can be done, but can be very challenging.

When it comes to red wine stains, the most important step is the first one: acting fast. As soon as you notice the stain, quickly grab a clean cloth or white paper towels and absorb as much of the wine as possible without rubbing the stain into surrounding areas. If you have a stain remover then you're in luck. Follow the instructions on the package and you may be able to get the stain out in no time.

If you don't have a stain remover, it's okay, you can use club soda instead. Place enough club soda on the stain to get it wet, and use a clean cloth to absorb the water and wine. Repeat this process as many times as needed until the wine is completely gone. 

Salt to the Rescue Again

If you have neither a stain remover or club soda, then try using the baking soda and water combination mentioned above. No baking soda either? Next try the salt approach. A good first step is adding some salt on the stain which will prevent it from setting. Then cover the salt with a moist cloth. The cloth and salt will help soak up any liquid left.

Then, if you can, go quickly and get yourself a stain remover to remove any remaining hint of stain Once again, we recommend using the hydrogen peroxide only if your couch, sofa or cushion is light in color, so you don't end up with a bleached stain instead of a red wine one.

Red Wine Stain Removal - Conclusion

We hope that this article has provided you with a variety of solutions when it comes to removing red wine stains. While it's always better to avoid accidents like this altogether, they do happen quite frequently, so it's better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Hopefully, all those little tricks will work well and you'll have a spotless holiday!