While kicking up your feet and enjoying a glass of wine is a relaxing way to spend your evening, spilling the drink into your plush new carpet isn’t. Before rushing out for a replacement, try these carpet stain removal techniques first. Depending on the material of the carpet as well as the severity of the stain, you can use household items to remove fresh and old stains alike. 

3 Ways to Clean Red Wine Carpet Stains

1. Vinegar Technique

Mix a tablespoon of white vinegar, a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid, and 2 cups of warm water in a bowl. Use this DIY carpet stain removal solution to wet and loosen the pigments from the wine. Blot the stain with a clean rag. Be careful not to scrub to avoid spreading the pigment. Use a second rag to absorb the liquid. Alternate the two rags until the entire stain has come out.

2. Salt Absorption Method

This carpet stain removal technique works if the stain is still wet. If the stain has already dried, you can make it wet again by pouring some water on it. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt on the stain and let it soak overnight. Vacuum the salt the next morning. The salt should have absorbed the moisture and pigment from the stain.

3. Calling the Professionals

Sometimes DIY carpet stain removal techniques just don't cut it, especially for stains that have already dried. If this is the case, it’s time to call in the big guns. Professional carpet cleaners have the right materials and equipment to make your carpet clean and stain-free.

If you’ve tried almost everything and still can’t get that stain out of your carpet, Gray's Carpet Cleaning in Rochester, NY, can fix that problem for you. With more than 100 years of experience in servicing clients in Monroe County, the business’ carpet cleaners are experts at carpet stain removal, stain protection, and upholstery cleaning. Call (585) 473-4947 to book an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services.