Even white carpet can be saved with these stain removal tips.

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Red wine and carpet don’t mix well.

The same tannins that give wine that signature color are also the culprits that cause staining.

Glass of red wine spilling on white carpet with blue wall in the background

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Red wine spill on your sofa?

The trick is to not over-saturate the fabric because the filling can mildew if gets too wet.

And what’s up with those stains that you cleaned away but then reappeared?

Here’s what to do.

Oxygen-based bleach is safe to use on all colors of synthetic carpet.

It should NOT be used on wool carpets because it can leave the fibers brittle and prone to breaking.

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