Remove Red Wine Stains From Your Carpet or Rug

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

What's the point of having a clean, inviting, and beautiful home if you don't use it to entertain your friends and family once in a while? Unfortunately, spills and parties go hand in hand. The worst and most stressful stain of all to remove from a rug or carpet is red wine. If you get a red wine stain on your rug or carpet, don't panic. SERVPRO of Pickens County has several methods you can use to remove the stain. The best part- almost all of these methods use items you already have in your home or can be found in your local grocery store. 

One of the oldest and most tried and true methods of removing a red wine stain from a carpet or a rug is using the club soda method. Follow the steps below to learn how you can remove red wine from your carpet. 

1. Blot the stain as well as you can with a clean, dry cloth. 
2. Carefully, pour club soda on the red wine stain. 
3. Blot again, using a white rag or cloth, so no pigment transfers onto your carpet or rug. 
4. Pour more club soda on it. 
5. Blot again until the stain is completely gone. 

If you do not have any club soda on hand, do not worry or panic. Dish soap, water, and white vinegar mixed in a spray bottle will do the trick! Follow these steps below to remove a red wine stain using this method: 

1. Blot the red wine stain as well as possible. 
2. Add a tablespoon of dishwashing soap and a tablespoon of white vinegar to two cups of warm water. Mix well in a spray bottle. 
3. Using a white cloth or white paper towel, only (so pigment doesn't transfer onto your carpet.) spray a small amount onto the stain, blotting the stain frequently with the white cloth until the stain vanishes. 

If you're out of club soda and white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide is a great alternative. However, the hydrogen peroxide could cause your carpet to become discolored, be sure to test this mixture in an inconspicuous area first. Once you've tested it out, follow these steps: 

1. Blot the stain with a clean, dry cloth. 
2. Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide and one part dish soap in a spray bottle or small bowl. Test it by applying it to a small, discreet area of your carpet or rug. 
3. If this does not discolor the fabric, continue. 
4. Apply the solution to the wine stain. However, continue to watch for discoloration. Do not continue to apply if discoloration begins. 
5. Blot and repeat until the stain has disappeared from the rug or carpet. 

If any of these methods don't work or you can't get the stain out, don't hesitate to call SERVPRO of Pickens County. We have the latest and greatest technology that will make any stain disappear within a matter of minutes. If your rug or carpet needs to be cleaned or refreshed, call 864 - 855- 3993. SERVPRO of Pickens County will make it "Like it never even happened."