Q&A for How to Remove Red Wine from Fabric

Start by blotting the stain with a clean, white microfiber cloth or towel to soak up any excess red wine. Then, blot the area again with a generous amount of cold water, which will dilute the stain. Finally, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water over the area and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wipe away the paste, then vacuum the carpet until it's dry. Repeat if there's any stain left.

Yes—make a mixture of warm water and a little distilled white vinegar, plus a few drops of dish soap. Then, use a sponge to dab this mixture onto the wine stain until it's completely gone.

Follow the steps in the article for dried stains, using vodka, shaving cream or white wine and baking soda.

No. Do not use vinegar unless you want to set the stain.

Add a little baking soda/vinegar and white wine; it should work. Although, old stains are really hard to remove, so you should start planning on throwing it out.

Hydrogen peroxide is by far the best solution, but can fade colored articles of clothing. Test a small, out of sight section first, like a shirt tail. As soon as the stain vanishes, plunge into water, then wash as normal. I have taken red wine out of a blue dress shirt this way, as well as a coffee stain.

If the ceiling is white, mix equal quantities of regular bleach and water. Wear rubber gloves, protect your eyes and clothes and dab it on with a paper towel until the stain vanishes. For stains that won't come out, paint with a primer underneath.

Add three cups of bleach to the washer and boil wash with some whites. Make sure you dry the rubber gasket after use, and leave the door open for a couple of hours to dry the cavity.

No. Nail polish remover is acetone, which is a solvent. If you put it on man-made fibers like polyester it will dissolve it. Hydrogen peroxide and washing detergent is by far the best solution for garments.

Moisten it and then use any of the treatments mentioned above. You can also spritz with white wine in a spray bottle.