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You don’t want to cause discolouration in an area that’s always visible!.Once you’ve tested your carpet, here’s how to clean a red wine stain:.

If you haven’t already, start by blotting up as much of the red wine as possible with an absorbent cloth.Ideally, you should do this instantly after the spillage.Don’t rub the stain though, as this will only spread it further and cause it to sink deeper into the fibres..

Create a cleaning solution with a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar, a tablespoon of washing up liquid, and 500ml of warm water.. Pour a small amount of the cleaning fluid onto a clean white cloth.Use this to dab at the stain, which should hopefully transfer onto the cloth..

Frequently blot up the area with a separate dry cloth.. Repeat the process of wetting and drying the stain until it’s gone (or no more wine is being removed onto the cloth)..

Using another clean white cloth, apply cold water to the area to dilute any remaining cleaning solution and wine.Allow the carpet time to fully dry.

Once the carpet has completely dried, vacuum the area to remove any loosened flakes of paint..The method above is effective for some acrylic paint stains, but you may need a stronger cleaning product if it doesn’t work.

Acetone is a great option, but make sure you test this on an inconspicuous patch of carpet first as it can sometimes cause discolouration.. What About Gloss Paints?.It’s common for gloss paints to be oil-based.