-
Step 1
1. The first thing to do is blot the wine with clean white cloth. A towel or rag is the most suitable for this. Avoid using colored rags because the dye can be absorbed by the carpet. Never scrub the wine stain because this can further damage the carpet fibers. Blot the stain and continue until the whole towel is soaked. Remember to apply pressure.
-
Step 2
2. If you don’t have the time to clean the wine stain, sprinkle it with salt while it is still wet. The salt can absorb the wine. If the stain dries, the salt can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
-
Step 3
3. If you are planning to use a cleaning solution, it is best to test it first in the unseen area of the carpet. The fibers of the carpet may react to certain ingredients of the solution and cause discoloration in the fiber. It is best to test if the cleaning solution of your choice has effects on the carpet. Test the potential cleaning agent on a spare carpet and see if the carpet reacts to it.
-
Step 4
4. Use a sponge to apply some plain club soda in the area. Make sure it is unflavored so it has less sugar content. This works effectively when compared to water because soda is composed of carbon and sodium
-
Step 5
5. Another thing that could work is a detergent soap or dish soap. Just place a small amount and put it in water until it is diluted. Use a clean cloth to dab the mixture in the stain until is completely removed.
-
Step 6
6. An alternative solution is to combine water and glycerin. This can be use for any kind of stain aside from wine spills.
-
Step 7
7. Hydrogen peroxide can also help if the stain is persistent and hard to remove. Be careful when using this as it can affect the skin. After using it, place it in a safe place and keep it away from children.
-
Step 8
8. There are also some ready-to-use solutions that contain oxygen bleach. These are specially manufactured for carpets. They are effective in removing any kind of stains, including wine. There are also carpet shampoos and spot treatment products that have proven to be effective.
-
Step 9
9. If you are worried that you may not be able to remove the wine stains on your carpet effectively, then you may call experts or professionals to do the job. There are professional cleaners that use steam and other cleaning systems. They also use detergents and other chemical treatments. If you decide to call a professional, blot the wine as much as you can until the help arrive.
