How to Remove a Wine Stain With Salt

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By Sara Mae Orme
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Red wine is one of the worst stain makers, but it can be removed with the most humble of ingredients: plain kitchen salt. It works on washable and non-washable fabrics and carpet.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Clean towels or rags
Salt
Sheet of paper
Table knife
Club soda or plain water
Vinegar (optional)
Hydrogen peroxide (optional)

Step 1

React quickly to any wine spill. The longer you wait to act, the harder it will be to remove the stain.
Step 2

Use a towel or rag to soak up a large amount of spilled wine. If all you have is a little splash, proceed to Sep 3.
Step 3

Pour a generous amount of table salt on the wine spill and allow it to sit for several minutes. The salt will absorb the wine and the color along with it.
Step 4

Gently scrape the salt onto a piece of paper with a table knife and discard.
Step 5

Pour some club soda or cool water on a clean cloth and blot gently to remove any remaining color. Repeat as necessary until all traces of stain are gone.

Tips & Warnings

Diluted vinegar or hydrogen peroxide may also be used to blot the stain after the salt has been removed. Salt is the best first aid for a wine stain, but if the stain persists, commercial wine removers are available.
Test for color fastness of your fabric or carpet before using vinegar or peroxide.