Have you ever found yourself frustrated as you stare at a spot on your carpet from the red wine you spilt? No? Then you're fortunate. But that doesn't mean you won't ever have to deal with this problem.

It pays to know what to do if you spill red wine on your carpet so you can act on it immediately. Here are some tips from Plonk Wine to help you out: 

Table salt is key

One of the most common solutions to this problem is using table salt. The salt will absorb the liquid and cause the stain to become less noticeable. This one might sound weird at first, but trust us, it's a sure-fire way to make the spot disappear faster. Mix a generous amount of salt with water and dab the mixture onto the spot. You don't need to rub it in. Just let it sit for about an hour or two. The salt will help dry out the wine, making it easier to vacuum up. 

Sparkling water may help

If you're in a pinch and can't go out to the store to get table salt, you can use this alternative. All you have to do is grab a bottle of sparkling water. The carbonation in the water will help remove the stain. It can also help reduce the smell of red wine. The process to remove the stain is the same. Spritz the area with sparkling water and leave it to dry. Then vacuum it up.

Baking soda works, too

Baking soda is another excellent option to get out wine stains. Just sprinkle it all over the stained area and let it sit overnight. Vacuum up the baking soda in the morning, and the stain should be gone. This works because baking soda and wine react to each other. This reaction causes the red wine to become less noticeable.

White vinegar can remove stains as well

White vinegar can also help remove wine stains from carpets. Just pour some on the stain and let it sit overnight. In the morning, either vacuum the area or rinse it with plain water to remove the vinegar. If you rinse it with water, use a carpet shampooer to make sure the area is clean and odour-free.

If you don't have vinegar, you can try bleach. All you have to do is sprinkle it over the stain and let it sit for about an hour. Then vacuum it up. You might want to keep a box of baking soda handy in case the fumes from the bleach start to overwhelm you.

Let it dry

The most important thing to remember about removing a red wine stain off your carpet is to be patient. And that means don't try to wipe it away before it's had time to dry. You'll just end up spreading it out and making the stain bigger.

As you can see, there are a lot of ways to remove a red wine stain from the carpet, and you don't need to be a nuclear chemist to use them. If you don't have time to solve this problem yourself, you can call qualified emergency cleaners who will help you with this issue.