Red wine can be tricky to deal with, and time is of the essence when it comes to removing it from your carpet. Here is a step by step guide to removing the stain quickly and effectively.

Using a clean white cloth, blot up as much of the red wine as you can right away. Alternate parts of the cloth to always blot using a new spot.

Pour a small amount of cool water onto the red wine stain and continue blotting. The water dilutes the red wine, making it easier to blot up. Do not pour too much water, and switch out the blotting cloth for a dry one as you work.

Mix a paste with a three-to-one ratio of baking soda to water. Apply the paste directly to the carpet stain and wait for it to dry completely before vacuuming up the dried paste.

If any stain remains, apply a carpet stain remover according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, the process is to wait until the cleaning product dries and then vacuum.