How to remove dried red wine stains

If red wine stains are not removed in time, when the red wine stains dry, it will be more troublesome to clean up, which will cause people a headache. For example, red wine stains appear on clothes, on carpets, etc. Therefore, in general, when red wine stains appear, you should react quickly and remove them in time. You can also use soda water and salt to remove stubborn red wine stains.

How to Remove Dried Red Wine Stains

Tip 1: Quick response

Quick response is the golden rule for solving many problems. The faster the reaction and the more timely the remedial measures are taken, the less likely the wine stains will "settle" permanently. When you encounter an emergency situation of red wine spilling, you can solve the problem in two steps: first, take a deep breath, calm yourself down, and then start to solve the problem; second, make relevant preparations in advance. When preparing for a party at home, you can prepare wine stain cleaners in advance to save your beloved sofas and carpets from spilled wine in time. You can also carry some portable wine stain cleaners with you when you go out to attend a cocktail party.

Tip 2: Press, don’t scratch

When wine spills, many people's first reaction is to wipe it off in a hurry, but in fact, wiping the wine off hard will only make it penetrate deeper into the fibers of the fabric, which will have the opposite effect. The correct approach should be to use a highly absorbent paper towel to gently press the area where the wine was spilled and absorb as much excess wine as possible. This is the first step to successfully removing wine stains.

Tip 3: Soda water + salt

Soda water and salt are great for removing wine stains. You can first pour soda water on the wine stain, then cover the area with salt (coarse salt is best), then gently press to allow the salt to blend into the wine stain, and finally let it sit overnight. Wait until the next morning to clean them and the wine stains will be gone.

Tip 4: Detergent + Hydrogen Peroxide (commonly known as hydrogen peroxide)

If the wine stain is stubborn or has dried, try a solution of 1/4 dishwashing liquid mixed with 3/4 hydrogen peroxide. This solution not only breaks down the pigment in the red wine stain, but it also separates the stain from the fabric. You can prepare the solution in advance, pour it on the wine stain, let it soak the wine stain, and when the solution dries, the wine stain will disappear. Note that with this method, you may need to try it a few times before you really see results.

Tip 5: White wine

Although it's not realistic, drinking white wine is the ultimate way to avoid red wine stains, just like Charlemagne did. At the same time, white wine is also a great way to remove red wine stains. The reason why white wine can effectively remove red wine stains is that the alcohol in the white wine plays a role. Alcohol can dissolve anthocyanins, which give red wine its red color. Plus, white wine is lighter in color, so if you sprinkle white wine on the red wine stains in time, it can effectively dilute the stains. Although this method will not completely eliminate the problem, it can be a good first-aid option.