How to Remove Red Wine Stains

Nothing is as frustrating as getting red wine stains on your favorite blouse or article of clothing. Maybe you’re relaxing at home and have a spill, or maybe someone bumps your table at the restaurant. You could be mingling at a party when someone bumps your arm sending red wine all over you. Don’t panic because there is a way to remove this red wine and prevent it from ruining your clothing.

You don’t have to throw away the clothing, and the quicker you act to do something about the stain, the easier it will be to get it out. There are some simple items you can find around your home that will help you remove this stain for goodl. You just need to know how to remove red wine stains.

First, you should act quickly, no matter where you are. Even if you’re at a party, restaurant or event, you should act right away so that the stain doesn’t set in. This will make it more difficult to remove later.

Head to a restroom or kitchen right away and blot the stain of red wine with a clean, damp cloth. Try to use a white cloth or napkin to avoid mixing dyes while blotting the stain. Don’t rub!

Rubbing will weaken the fibers of the fabric and it will also rub the stain in deeper. Dampen the cloth just a little and blot a little at a time until the stain goes away as much as possible. Here are some additional “tricks” to help get out a red white stain:

• Use white wine – If you have some white wine handy, rinse the red wine stain with it. The white wine neutralizes the coloring agents in the red wine and the stain will magically disappear. It’s a quick and awesome trick!

• Salt the stain – Another method is to sprinkle some salt on it. If you have a coarse salt like Kosher salt, this works best over ordinary table salt. Leave the salt on for a few minutes and then rinse it away. Now blot the stain according to the directions above until you can no longer see the red wine spot.

• Vinegar – This handy household item is available in most kitchens and is a fantastic stain remover for many things, including red wine. Don’t pour the vinegar directly on your fabric. Instead, pour it onto a clean cloth and then blot the stain with it according to the directions above.

• Mild dishwashing detergent- A mild dishwashing detergent with no bleaches missed with 2 parts hydrogen peroxide can create a handy at-home remedy for getting that red wine stain out. This has also proven helpful to a stain that’s already been there a few hours.

• Cream of tartar and water paste – This home remedy is another tactic to try to remove that red wine stain. You mix up this paste and then gently apply to the stain without a lot of rubbing. Allow it to sit for awhile and then remove with a damp cloth and blot as explained above. Then wash the clothing as normal and the stain should come out.

You do not have to let some spilled wine ruin your clothing! Keep these instructions on hand for any time you have a red wine emergency. Many of these remedies can also be used when you spill red wine on the carpet.