5 Ways to Clean Red Wine Stains

Dealing with red wine stains is one of the toughest cleaning problems. 1001CleaningTips.com spoke with Natalie MacLean, accredited sommelier, wine judge, and author of Red, White, and Drunk All Over.

Who is beter qualified than a leading wine expert to shed light on how to get rid of wine stains?

Natalies Top 5 Tips for Cleaning Red Wine Stains:

1. Wine Away: This commercial brand cleaner is widely available in most wine accessory shops and liquor stores, as well as other retail outlets. It is one of the most powerful products for removing red wine stains from clothing, furniture, and carpet.

2. Soda and Water: Baking soda and water can be effective at removing red wine stains from soiled fabrics.

3. Salt: Sprinkling salt on a red wine stain and letting it sit for a few minutes before rinsing with cold water can be an effective stain removal solution.

4. Soak in Washer: Some red wine stains can be removed by soaking affected garments in your own washing machine after first spraying them with a strong stain remover!

5. Dry Clean with a Specialist: Some stubborn red-wine stains require professional treatment. Make sure to let the cleaning professional you select know how long the stain has been there and what techniques you use to try to eliminate it yourself.