What Makes Wine Stains Hard to Remove?
Wine has tannins (part of a group of chemicals called polyphenols) that, when they become oxidized, bind to fabrics. The tannins vary depending on the grape used in the wine and may also determine the strength of the coloration, which can also result in a tougher stain.
The good news? Wine is an organic stain. Generally, organic stains are pretty straightforward to remove if you act quickly and have the right resources in your home or laundry room.
Will Red Wine Stains Come Out of Clothes?
Yes, you can remove red wine stains from clothes. Again, the important element is that you are working quickly to remove the stain. Dried-in red wine stains can be quite pesky, and those same stains may be harder to remove upon exposure to heat.
If you can’t wash wine stains right away, you can treat the stain with an enzymatic stain remover spray – more on this later – or, at the very least, rinse the stain with cool water. Avoid placing stained laundry items somewhere they might be exposed to direct sunlight.
Does Salt Remove Wine Stains?
Salt is not an effective solution for removing wine stains from clothing, carpets, or upholstery. If anything, using salt on any affected fabrics may contribute to the stain setting, rather than absorbing the stain as some might believe.
Rather than turning to salt or simply rinsing the stain with water, turn to OxiClean™ stain solutions to help remove wine stains from clothing, carpets, and upholstery!
*wash in the warmest water temperature recommended by the garment care label
How to Treat Red Wine Stains
As we’ve discussed, it’s important to act quickly when you have a wine stain. This is particularly true when you have a stain on your clothes, as you want to do your best to prevent that stain from setting. To that end, you’ll want to do your best to pre-treat wine stains on clothes as soon as you can. OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray makes that process easy!
1. Spray
Shake before use. Spray directly onto the wine stain or spot until saturated.
2. Wait
Let stand for 5 minutes or up to a week, depending on the severity of the stain. For fabrics prone to color change, do not let the spray stand longer than 5 minutes. For dried or set-in wine stains, allow spray to penetrate overnight or for up to a week.
3. Wash
Wash with detergent in the warmest water the fabric will accept.
Test OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray on an inconspicuous area prior to use. Do not use on silk, silk blends, wool, wool blends, leather and fabrics labeled dry clean only.
OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray helps to loosen stains so they are more easily washed away during the laundry process. It can tackle some of the toughest stains, including tough grease stains you may have discovered when you accidentally rubbed your hands on your pants after eating fries. It can also help you restore the look of your work pants if you spilled coffee on yourself during your morning train commute to work. Additionally, you can treat wine and other laundry stains and wash them up to seven days later!
And, if you do happen to have dried or set-in wine stains, OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray can help remove those stains from your clothes, too! Plus, Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray comes in a travel-sized 2 FL OZ. bottle you can bring with you wherever you go. That means if you spilled some wine on your clothes during a romantic getaway to Paris, you can treat those stains—make sure you’re not wearing stained fabrics when pretreating—the same day, then wash the items when you return!
You can also use OxiClean™ Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray to treat small stains or wine drips on your laundry items at the drop of a hat!
1. Spray
Spray directly onto the wine stain or spot until saturated.
2. Wait
Rub into the fabric and let stand for up to 10 minutes depending on the severity of the stain.
Test OxiClean™ Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray on an inconspicuous area prior to use. Do not use on silk, silk blends, wool, wool blends, leather and fabrics labeled dry clean only.
OxiClean™ Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray is the option you need in your closet to help tackle those small everyday stains around your home. Did your toddler stain their new romper while eating berries during a picnic? Maybe your kiddo picked up some small grass stains while playing football in the yard? Break out your Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray and let this fast-acting formula do the work.
How to Get Red Wine Stains Out of White Clothes
Stains can look more prominent on white clothes, especially red wine stains. But a wine stain shouldn’t force you to discard white laundry items or keep them out of your rotation. Instead, use a laundry booster like OxiClean White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover to help remove stains from white clothes and revive other dingy whites!
1. Mix
Mix 1 scoop of White Revive™ Powder or 1 capful of White Revive™ Liquid per gallon of the warmest water recommended by the garment care label. Mix until the product is fully dissolved. If using a White Revive™ Pak, add it to your water and allow it to fully dissolve.
2. Soak
Submerge tough stains, heavily soiled clothing or dingy whites and soak for 6 hours.
3. Wash
Wash as normal with detergent and OxiClean™. If using White Revive™ Powder, fill scoop to line 2. If using White Revive™ Liquid, fill cap to bar B for regular loads. For large loads or extra whitening, use more. For a HE (High Efficiency) washer, add with your detergent into dispenser to every load.
Test OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover on an inconspicuous area prior to use. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather, or fabrics labeled dry clean only. Do not heat or boil. Do not mix powder with detergent in the dispenser. Do not store solution in a sealed container. Always follow the manufacturer’s garment care instructions.
Don’t let the fear of a wine spill ruin your vibe during a wedding reception! OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover can help remove splotchy wine stains from white dress shirts and other white clothes so you can keep them in the rotation. It has 40 percent more whitening power than chlorine bleach per load and is also safe to use on colors.
White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover doesn’t just work to whiten clothes. It can also help revive dingy white linens so your sheets and towels look bright again the next time you settle in for a good night’s sleep or dry off after a relaxing bath. Additionally, you can use White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover to help clean washable white mesh and canvas shoes and laces!
How to Remove Red Wine Stains from the Carpet
Dropping food or spilling on the carpet is probably something you dread. And yet, these accidents happen! Rather than grumbling over the messes you’ve made, keep a bottle of OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray handy so you can address wine and other stains on your carpet!
1. Test
Before use, test a hidden area of carpet for colorfastness. Do not use on wool, leather, or silk. For best results, treat stains promptly. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
2. Remove
Immediately wipe down the wine stain to blot out excess moisture.
3. Spray
Liberally spray the product to saturate the rug or carpet/carpet pad.
4. Wait
Let sit for 10 minutes and allow the spray to fully penetrate the problem area(s).
5. Blot
Blot up the stained area with a clean, colorfast sponge or cloth.
6. Repeat
If wine stain persists, repeat steps 1-4 a second time.
7. Vacuum
Vacuum the area after the product has completely dried.
Think about when you might have knocked a glass of wine off the coffee table because it sat too close to the edge. Or if you ever felt compelled to temporarily set a glass on the ground only to forget it was there and send it spilling onto the carpet. Wine drips from the glass might also fall onto the carpet if they don’t hit your clothes.
OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray is the stain solution you need in the event these kinds of accidents do happen. It’s easy to use and can help remove food and drink stains from carpets.
If you’re a pet owner, you might have had the unfortunate experience of removing urine and other pet stains and odors from your carpets. We’ve got you covered there, as well! OxiClean™Carpet & Rug Pet Stain & Odor Remover Spray can help remove stains and odors from pet urine, feces, or vomit to help keep your carpets looking clean.
How to Remove Wine Stains from Upholstery
Cozying up on the couch with a blanket and a bottle of wine can set the mood for a movie night or TV binge-watching session. That would seem picturesque, unless some of that wine spills on the couch! Fortunately for you, if you do find wine stains on your couch or other upholstery items, you can address them quickly using OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover or Oxiclean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Odor & Stain Remover.
1. Remove
Remove excess wine before treating the area.
2. Mix
If you’re using OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover, fill the scoop to Line 1 and add to 16 ounces of water to make a solution. If you’re using OxiClean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Stain & Odor, fill scoop to Line A per 16oz. of water. Mix until fully dissolved.
3. Blot
Do not apply the solution directly onto the upholstery stain. Instead, apply it to a clean white towel, and use it to blot the stain. Continue applying solution to the cloth and the cloth to the upholstery until the stain is no longer visible. Then, dampen a second clean white towel with water and blot the area to rinse.
Only use OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover or Oxiclean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Odor & Stain Remover solution on water-washable upholstery. Always test OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover and Oxiclean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Odor & Stain Remover on an inconspicuous area first. Rinse, and allow it to dry. Safe on colorfast fabrics only. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the item for water temperature and cleaning. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather or on fabrics labeled dry-clean only. When making a solution, do not heat or boil. Do not store in a sealed container.
You might have gotten overly excited while hosting game night and watched helplessly as some of your wine splashed out of your glass and onto the couch. Or you tried too hard to multitask with a slice of pizza and ended up spilling on the couch. Whatever the case may be, OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover and Oxiclean™ Odor Blasters™ Versatile Odor & Stain Remover can help remove wine and other stains from water-washable upholstery so you can get back to the lounging and comfort.
No Whining Over Wine Stains, Use OxiClean™ Stain Solutions!
Drinking wine should be a way to unwind or celebrate any number of occasions. The occasional wine stain shouldn’t put a damper on your mood – and with OxiClean™, it doesn’t need to! Use OxiClean™ sprays, powders, and liquids to help remove wine and other stains from laundry and all around your home so you can help preserve your clothes and living spaces.