How to Remove Red Wine Stains From a Carpet

Home Improvement
How to Remove Red Wine Stains From a Carpet
Don't worry-- while that bright red stain on your carpet might look like the end of the world, it doesn't stand a chance against these stain-busting instructions. Follow them with patience and determination and you can have it out in no time.

Instructions
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Things You'll Need:
Paper towels or clean cloth
Rug Doctor brand carpet shampoo or dish soap
Warm Water
Sponge
Hydrogen peroxide

Step 1
Blot the spill with paper towels or a clean cloth.

Step 2
Combine 1 teaspoon carpet shampoo (or dish soap, like Dawn) and 1 cup hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Soak a clean sponge in the mixture, squeeze it halfway dry, then gently blot the stain. Continue until the stain lifts.

Step 3
Sponge the stained area with warm water.

Step 4
Blot dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Tips & Warnings
1. Act immediately. The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to remove.
2. Commerical products like Oxy Clean and Wine Away do an excellent job of removing red wine stains

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