How to Remove Red Wine from Carpet

Knocked your wine glass off the table? Whether it was a precariously balanced bottle or a tipsy co-worker at your cocktail party, spilling wine is a common mishap that often leaves people scouring the internet for how to get wine out of carpet.

Fortunately, we have all of the answers you need here. We give you our best cleaning products and top recommendations to remove those pesky stains and return your carpet to pristine condition.

Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet

Step 1: Scrape or blot up excess spill.
Step 2: Apply detergent solution (see “Cleaning Solutions”), use damp towel, and leave 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Blot-don’t rub.
Step 4: Apply white vinegar (undiluted), using a damp towel.
Step 5: Blot again. Finish by weighing down a half-inch thick pad of white paper towels to absorb all the moisture. Leave overnight if necessary.

Cleaning Solutions to have on hand:

1. Detergent: Mix 1/2 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm (not hot) water.
2. Pre-soak Solution: Mix 1 teaspoon enzyme laundry detergent (such as Axion, Biz, or others) with one cup of water.
3. Dry Powder Cleaner: Use powdered carpet cleaners.
4. Dry Cleaning Solvent: Non-oily, non-caustic type sold as spot removal for garments. Caution: May be flammable.

* Note: Not all carpet fibers react the same way when treated for stains. Before proceeding with any of the preceding cleaning procedures, we recommend you contact the appropriate fiber company for their suggested maintenance guidelines. Failure to follow these carpet stain removal guidelines may void your warranty.