Red Wine Spill
Need-to-Know Info
Is Water-Soluble
Water Soluble Stains: Absorb as much as possible with white towels. Blot the stained area with white towels dampened with cool water until there is no more transfer of the stain onto the towels.
If any of the stain remains, use the detergent solution previously described. Spray lightly onto the spot and blot repeatedly with white towels, working from the outer edge in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading.
Rinse thoroughly by spraying with clean water, then blot or extract, do not use too much detergent because the residue will contribute to rapid re-soiling
We Recommend Using the Ammonia-Water Solution
Do NOT USE AMMONIA on WOOL or WOOL BLEND fabrics or carpet!
1 Table-spoon Ammonia
mixed with
1 Cup Hot Water
mix at time of cleaning.
Be careful! Do not breathe in fumes, and do not mix with any other solutions.
We recommend a mild detergent solution
1/4 tea-spoon dish detergent
mixed with
1 quart of water
mix at time of cleaning.
A clear, non-bleach liquid dishwashing detergent such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory is recommended.
Do not use detergents that are cloudy or creamy, because they may leave a sticky residue.
You spilled some red wine on your carpet. What to do?
Let's get right to it:
Prompt attention to spots and spills is essential. No carpet is stain proof, although many are stain resistant, so you have a little time to act.
Remember: Always blot, never rub or scrub, as a fuzzy area in your carpet may result. When blotting, work from the outer edge in toward the center of the spill to avoid spreading the it.
- Gather these materials:
- Ammonia-water Solution (see recipe on this page)
- Detergent-water Solution (see recipe on this page)
- Container to Mix Solutions
- White Paper Towels or Cloth Towel or Rag
- Cool Water
Follow these
Recommended Steps:
- Apply the house-hold ammonia-water solution to a white towel and blot or spray onto spot. Do not use on wool or wool-blend carpet.
- Blot the stained area with white towels dampened with cool water until there is no more transfer of the stain onto the towels.
- If any of the stain remains, use the detergent solution. Spray lightly onto the spot, and blot repeatedly with white towels, working from the outer edge in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading.
- Rinse thoroughly by spraying with clean water, then blot again.
- Draw out any remaining moisture by placing several layers of white towels over the spot, and weigh them down with a heavy object that will not transfer color such as a plastic jug of water.
