It happens to the best of us, whether it's just a little splash, or a catastrophic bump at a crowded party…..a red wine stain can be eliminated completely. 

The speed at which you tackle the problem is the ultimate key! Something as simple as boiling water poured over the fabric (if the fabric can tolerate it), can literally 'wash' the stain away.

Depending on the fabric, there are several different methods from which to choose. There's a product called Wine Away TM - 12 oz - Red Wine Stain Remover which I have personally used and it has not failed yet. However, if the stain occurs away from home, some improvisation is needed.

I have heard of using white wine to combat red wine stains, but haven't dared to try that one yet. Some say it works though. If there's a spray bottle of Resolve handy, that may do the trick. Other stain removers like Shout for example work, but you have to treat the stain quickly. Milk has also been known to remove some wine stains! No kidding!

You must not allow the stain to dry out before treating…..that's most important for increasing your chances of removing the stain entirely.