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Spilled red wine glass on a carpet with a white cloth blotting the stain

How to get red wine out of carpet?

Blot it right away with a white cloth, then blot on cold water with a little dish soap, rinse and dry.

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Steps

  1. Blot the red wine with a white cloth from the edge in

    Blot fast with a white cloth. Work from the edge in.

  2. Spot test a drop of cleaner on a hidden corner of the carpet

    Test your soap mix on a hidden spot first.

  3. Cup of soapy water and a spray bottle next to a fading wine stain

    Mix 1 tsp dish soap in 2 cups cold water. Blot it on.

  4. Small spot cleaner rinsing and sucking up the stain

    Rinse with cold water, then suck it up with a machine.

  5. Towels and a heavy book on the carpet to soak up water

    Press dry with towels and a heavy book.

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What to buy

  • Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover, 946 mL

    A water based spot remover that lifts wine. Spray it on, wait a few minutes, then blot. Test a hidden spot first.

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  • Utopia Towels white cotton washcloths, 24 pack

    White cloths show the wine you lift and will not bleed dye into the carpet. Wash and reuse them.

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FAQ

Can I use hydrogen peroxide?

Only on light coloured synthetic carpet, after a spot test. It can bleach wool and dark carpet.

What about an old, dry stain?

Wet it with cold water first, then do the same steps. It may take a few rounds.

Can I mix cleaners to make them stronger?

No. Never mix bleach with ammonia or vinegar. It makes toxic gas. Use one product and rinse between.

Do I need a machine?

Small fresh spills often come out by hand. A machine rinses out the soap and wine so the spot does not come back.

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