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If the stain is dried, it can be even harder to remove. But don’t worry, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Rehydrate the Stain

You can’t remove a dried red wine stain without reintroducing liquid to it. Use water, club soda, or even white vinegar to rehydrate the stain. Then, try to blot away as much of the stain as you can.

Pro Tip: Only use white vinegar, as other variations can create new stains.

2. Create or Use a Liquid-Based Cleaning Solution

Liquids are crucial at every stage of removing a dried wine stain. You can pick different DIY and commercial cleaner options. If you have a carpet cleaner at home, carefully follow the directions and apply it to the stain.

If you don’t have a cleaner, try combinations such as clear dish soap and vinegar, clear dish soap and hydrogen peroxide, or a baking soda paste made with cold water.

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3. Blot the Stain to Mop Up the Liquid

Once the cleaning solution has settled (but don’t leave it too long!), blot it away with a clean cloth or paper towel. Keep using new sections of the cloth so you don’t add wine back to the carpet. The stain should slowly but surely start to lighten and lift.

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The history and origins of the holiday are unclear, but it has gained popularity in recent years, with wine tastings, events, and social media posts dedicated to the occasion. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a casual enthusiast, National Wine Day is the perfect opportunity to raise a glass and toast to the delicious and diverse world of wine.

Red wine stains aren’t permanent for most carpets. Even dry red wine stains can be removed with the right approach. But red wine stains can become permanent if you apply heat. Hot water can make the stain bind to the carpet fibers, especially if the carpet has natural fibers that become more porous when heated. Overly hot water can also damage synthetic fibres, turning the dark red stain into a light (but still noticeable) stain with a pattern that doesn’t look quite right to the human eye.

No matter what cleaning method you choose, use cold or room-temperature cleaners and materials unless you have experience handling a steam cleaner or you’re hiring professionals like Crawfords.

Will Red Wine Stains Come Out?

Red wine stains can come out. But it’s not a matter of more stubborn stain = more effort. Instead, it’s careful to be gentle, slow, and methodical. Then, when in doubt, always add more liquid to dilute the stain and see incremental progress. Generally, the older the stain, the harder the process.

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How to Remove Red Wine Stains From Carpet: Fresh Wine Stains

The best time to catch a red wine stain is when it’s fresh, before the liquid seeps into the fibers and dries into a deep stain. If your elbow just knocked a glass over or you notice some drips or a ring on your nice, white carpet, take these steps as quickly as possible:
1. Blot and Dab Dry: Don’t Rub

Use a towel or paper towel to gently dab at the stain and remove as much liquid as possible. The less wine left in the carpet, the easier it will be to remove. But be careful not to rub the carpet as you mop up the wine. This can increase the size of the stain and push the wine deeper into the carpet fibers.

Pro Tip: Start at the edges rather than dabbing the whole stain at once. This will also help stop the stain from growing.
2. Gently Pour Cold Water on the Wine to Dilute It

Diluting the remaining wine will lighten the color. It will also stop the wine from drying and help you mop more of it away with your towel. Make sure to always blot with a new paper towel or a new section of your cloth so wine isn’t reintroduced to the carpet. Keep repeating this step until no more wine is transferring to the blotting cloth. At this point, the stain should be significantly lighter. It might even be entirely gone.

Pro Tip: If you have club soda, try using it instead of water. The minerals may help pull out the stain. However, don’t try white wine. That old trick won’t help remove the stain, and it might make it worse.
What to Do If the Carpet Is Still Stained?

Use one of these strategies if you still see stains on your carpet. Speed is important, so choose the strategy you have the materials for.

Use a Store-Bought Cleaner: If your home has light or white carpets, you probably already have a bottle of carpet cleaner under the sink. Follow the specific directions on the back of the bottle. Each cleaner is different.

The Baking Soda Method: Create a thick paste of baking soda and water; it should be stiff, not watery. Cover the stain with it or, if you have a thick carpet, gently work it deeper into the fibers so it fully penetrates the stain. Once it dries, vacuum away the paste. Your carpet should be clean (and smell fresh!).

Try Salt: Just like baking soda, salt can absorb red wine to draw the stain out of your carpet. Use fine-grained table salt, rather than coarse salt, to maximize surface area. Pour it onto the stain and wait either three hours or even overnight for the salt to fully absorb as much of the stain as it can.