The same is true of a wine stain, which after all, is just fermented grape juice.
The faster you act, the likelier it is that you’ll be able to remove the mark completely.
Blot Away Liquid
Blot the spill with a clean white cloth or paper towel.
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Blot in an up-and-down motion until you’ve lifted as much liquid as possible.
Warning
Don’t rub the grape juice spill, as that can spread the stain even further.
Hold the garment under a sink faucet with the water running full-force for a minute or two.
Work the treatment into the fabric fibers with your fingers or a soft brush.
(An old toothbrush works well for this.)
These detergents contain enough enzymes to remove the tannins that cause the stains.
Turn the water on full-force to help push the stain out of the fabric.
Check the Stained Area
Examine the stained area.
If the mark is gone, you could launder the garment as usual.
If a stain still remains, however, further treatment is necessary.
Soak the Stained Garment
Submerge the stained garment completely in the oxygen-based bleach solution.
Allow the stained fabric to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
If the stain is still visible, rinse in cold water and repeat this step.
When the stain is gone,launder as usual.
Blot Up Liquid
Blot the spill with white paper towels or a clean white cloth.
Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the grape juice is transferred to the cloth.
Work slowly and methodically in a small area at a time.
Keep treating and blotting the stain until no more color remains.
Rinse the Area
Rinse the treated area with a clean sponge dipped in cool water.
Blot the entire area to remove any lingering traces of cleaning mixture.
Check for Remaining Stains
Check for any traces of remaining grape juice stains.
If the stain is gone, congratulations.
Let the area air-dry.
However, if there is still a grape juice mark, continue on to the next step.
Treat With Oxygen-Based Bleach
Mix a solution of oxygen-based bleach and water following package directions.
Repeat until all traces of grape juice are gone.
Do not apply oxygen-based bleach to wool carpeting, as it can damage the fibers.
If your carpet is 100% wool, call a professional carpet cleaner to tackle remaining stains.
Rinse the Treated Area
Rinse the treated area with a cloth dipped in plain water.
Allow the cleaned carpet or upholstery to air dry away from direct heat.
Once dry, vacuum carpets to lift fibers.
Be sure to point out and identify the stain.
Explain the nature of the stain and the steps you already took to get the stain out.
Don’t attempt to remove stains from these delicate fabrics yourself.
Additional Tips for Handling Grape Juice Stains
Repeat the cleaning steps at least two times.
If, after those attempts, the stain persists, get the help of a professional cleaner.
They have special cleaning products that might be able to work.
Prevention is the best treatment.
Take extra care when handling highly staining beverages or foods like grape juice, wine, or coffee.
