Removing Red Wine Stains: The Best Home Remedies

Removing red wine stains – this is something that many wine lovers are familiar with. But don’t worry: Go on the article and see what home remedies can easily remove the nasty stains.

We are not only reluctant to resort to chemical stain removers, there are actually very simple household remedies for red wine stains that are guaranteed to be present in every household. In general, the following applies to the removal of stains: The faster we treat red wine stains, the easier it is to remove them from clothing, carpets and the like.

Removing fresh red wine stains: These home remedies help

Removing fresh red wine stains from cotton and linen

• Running water / mineral water: Whether for clothing or tablecloths – running cold water OR carbonated water helps against red wine stains. This is the way to go: Use a cloth to wipe the wet stain until it disappears. Then put the garment or tablecloth into the washing machine as usual.
• Salt: Salt can also be used as a stain remover and can help with red wine stains. Simply cover the stain with salt. Then wait until the salt has absorbed the red wine. The salt acts as a bleaching agent that makes the stain lighter. Then put the clothes or tablecloth in the washing machine.

Removing fresh red wine stains from cashmere, wool, viscose and silk

• Dry shampoo: A red wine stain is extremely annoying, especially on delicate fabrics such as cashmere, wool, viscose and silk. Dry shampoo helps! Simply spray the stain with dry shampoo, brush it out and wash it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Removing dried-on red wine stains: These home remedies help

Removing dried-in red wine stains from cotton and linen

• Washing powder: Old red wine stains can be removed in a bowl of cold water and dissolved washing powder. If you rub the dried stain in the washing powder water, the washing powder can take effect. The stain can be left to soak for a good hour before it is put in the washing machine.

• White wine or sparkling wine: alcohol helps against alcohol stains – no joke. The reason for this is the acid contained. To make sure that it remains a cheap household remedy, you should not use the most expensive white wine or sparkling wine. This is the way to go: Soak the dried stain in white wine or sparkling wine (or even just water it), let it work for 20 minutes. The stain will already be much paler and the laundry can be put into the washing machine. Just for your information: sparkling wine is slightly more effective than white wine due to the carbonic acid.
• Lemon juice or vinegar: If the Spotted Devil has crept in, lemon juice or vinegar can also help. The contained citric acid is quite aggressive and should therefore only be used with robust materials. The home remedy should also be used on white rather than coloured fabrics. Drip lemon juice or vinegar on the stain and let it work. Then rinse with cold water and put it in the washing machine.
• Gall soap: In contrast to lemon juice, gall soap does not affect the colour. Gall soap is an old household remedy for removing stains – and red wine can also remove them skilfully. Rub the stain with bile soap and let it work for at least an hour. Then wash in the washing machine as usual.

Removing dried-in red wine stains from wool

• Potato flour/ starch flour: Using starch flour/ potato flour and cold water, you can easily mix a paste and spread it on the stain. Leave for half an hour and rinse the paste well. Then wash the textile.

Removing dried-in red wine stains from cashmere, viscose and silk

• Pure alcohol or benzine: Caution is required with this method. High-proof alcohol should be used with extreme caution against stains. It is also recommended for light colours. Sprinkle red wine stain with the high-proof alcohol, let it soak in and then rinse and put the whole thing in the washing machine.

Removing dried red wine stains on the carpet

• Glass cleaner: Glass cleaner removes red wine stains not only from carpets but also from other textiles. Care should be taken here to use a colourless glass cleaner so that no additional discolouration occurs. Spray glass cleaner on the stain, let it act and then rub out. Then let it dry or put it in the washing machine for final cleaning.
• Shaving foam: Shaving foam is suitable for removing red wine stains from carpets and furniture. Simply spray the shaving foam onto the red wine stain and rub in well (at best with a brush), leave for at least an hour. Then remove the foam residues and wash the area thoroughly. More about this here: Clean carpet.

You can find more helpful home tips on our Pinterest pinboard. Not only can we remove red wine stains from textiles with Stain Remover, but we can also removing blood stains and fruit stains.