How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Drapes

Fresh Red Wine Stain

Lay the drape on a flat surface.

Mix 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dish-washing detergent and 8 parts water to make a wet spotter and store the solution in a plastic squeeze bottle. Make sure to shake the bottle well before every use.

Dampen an absorbent pad with the wet spotter.

Cover the stained area with the absorbent pad. Keep it there until it is no longer getting any more of the stain. Repeat this process until the stain is gone. Make sure to use a new absorbent pad every time.

Flush the affected area thoroughly with cool water.

Old or Stubborn Red Wine Stain

Lay the drape on a flat surface.

Put a few drops of white vinegar on the red wine stain.

Mix 1 teaspoon of dish-washing liquid detergent and 1 cup of water in a small bowl.

Cover the stained area with an absorbent pad dipped in the solution. Keep it there until it is no longer getting any more of the stain.

Flush thoroughly with cool water. If the stain is still visible, repeat the whole process.

If the stain is still not removed, try using 10% acetic acid.

Lay the drape on a flat surface.

Mix 1 part liquid dish-washing detergent and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl to make a solution.

Use a soft cloth to apply the solution to the stained area. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Blot the area with a cloth. Repeat the applying and blotting until the red wine stain is gone.

Rinse the affected area thoroughly with cool water.

Lay the drape over a small basin.

Pour boiling water onto the stain. The water will run through the drape, removing the stain.

Rinse the affected area thoroughly in cold water.