Stain removal wizard

Choose what spilled and where — get the exact method, in the right order.

Interactive Stain Rescue Wizard

Select your stain and surface for tailored step-by-step removal formulas.

1. What was spilled?

2. On what surface?

CRITICAL RULE: NEVER use hot water or a hairdryer — heat bakes tannin stains permanently into carpet fibers.

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Blot IMMEDIATELY with a clean dry towel — press firmly, never rub or scrub.

Pour cold water or club soda generously to dilute the pigments and keep blotting.

Cover the damp area with a thick mound of salt or baking soda to draw out remaining wine.

Let sit for 2–3 hours until dry, then vacuum thoroughly.

If any pink hue remains, mix 1 tbsp dish soap and 1 tbsp white vinegar with 2 cups warm water and sponge gently.

Items Needed:

Paper towels or clean white cloth • Club soda or cold water • Baking soda or table salt • Dish soap & white vinegar

How it works

Pick the stain type.
Pick the surface or fabric.
Follow the steps in order — blot, never rub, and avoid heat until the stain is gone.

Example: Red wine on cotton: blot, flush from the back with cold water, apply dish soap and hydrogen peroxide, then wash cold.

Cold first for almost every stain — heat sets proteins and tannins into fibres.