The Best Way to Get Wine Out of Your Rug

Keeping your beautiful rugs and carpets clean after accidents

It happens to the best of us. After the brilliant idea to host a fabulous party, serving nothing but the best red wine… someone’s bound to spill a bit of it (or a glass of it) on our favorite rug. It’s okay. Nepal Rugs and Carpets has the answer to your problem.

Now, if you’ve waited until the stain has dried, this won’t work for you. We have a few solutions for those of you who may have waited too late, but those will come later.

If your red wine stain is still wet, try… white wine! Yes, in fact – the cheapest white wine you can find. Pour about a quarter of the bottle on top of the red wine stain, and completely cover it. Find a white cotton cloth, and use it to sop up the excess liquid. Don’t rub it, or you’ll run the risk of spreading the stain. Simply apply pressure to the stain, attempting to sponge away the wetness. If your towel gets too wet, wring it out and repeat the process until your red wine stain has disappeared.

If the stain has dried, you can try the same process with seltzer or soda water, or you can seek out the carpet cleaning solutions that specify that they’re made for red wine stains. Some will say that you can try a 60% hydrogen peroxide and 40% dishwashing soap combo, but while this may work perfectly for laundered items, you’ll need to exercise caution using this method on your rug. If you don’t follow the instructions very carefully, you could make a bad situation worse.

These methods, when followed carefully, are virtually foolproof. But as always, if you need help, Nepal Rugs and Carpets can always recommend an excellent rug or carpet cleaning service in your area. Lastly, a polite disclaimer – we’re not responsible for any damage you do to your items from following our instructions. If you’re very concerned, it’s always best to leave it to the professionals.