If you’ve got the option to’t get to it in time, fear not.

Press gently and dabdo not rub as scrubbing will set the stain.

Do not replace club soda with seltzer or any other carbonated beverage.

How to Remove Red Wine Stains From Clothing

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Let the fabric sit overnight.

Other choices include Biokleen’s Bac-Out Stain and Odor Remover, Ecover Stain Stick, and Spot Shot.

Several sprays are made specifically for removing red wine stains, such as Chateau Spill and Wine Away.

immediately blotting a red wine stain

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Always read the labels for correct soaking times and other directions.

Cover the item in bleach for 10 minutes then launder it in hot water to remove the stain.

The bubbling action of the baking soda and white vinegar may dislodge the wine stain from the fibers.

applying kosher salt to a wine stain

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Air Dry

Allow the garment to air dry and then inspect the stain.

If the stain remains, try the method again.

Point out and identify the stain to help your professional cleaner choose the proper treatment.

Pouring club soda on a napkin with a red wine stain

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Adding detergent to a red wine stained item

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Hydrogen peroxide and soap next to a wine-stained item

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oxygen bleach soak

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Person sprinkling baking soda onto the stained item

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Working detergent into a dried red wine stain

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Soaking a red wine stained item in cold water overnight

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Applying stain removal stick to a dried red wine stain

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