Does white wine stain? Tips and tricks to remove a white wine or champagne stain

A little tipple is great at a celebration - but not on your clothes, carpet, or furniture. It doesn't have to spell disaster, however, with our quick and easy tips. Read our guide for simple champagne and white wine stain removal tips.

Updated 11 April 2023

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From birthdays to weddings or even achieving your university degree, there are plenty of reasons to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne or celebrate with a glass of white wine. That being said, what happens if a glass gets spilt in the midst of all the revelry? If you’ve noticed a white wine or champagne stain on your clothes, upholstery, or carpet, we’ve got you covered. Read on for answers to questions such as “does white wine stain” and our simple guide for champagne and white wine stain removal.

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  • How to get a white wine or champagne stain out of clothes

    The key to effective champagne and white wine stain removal is to treat the soiled area as soon as possible. Dried stains are much harder to clean. Here are four simple steps to remove these stains from clothes and other fabrics.

    1. 1

      Rinse the stain.

      You want to flush the stain out. For the best results turn the garment inside out and run cold water from the back of the stain.

    2. 2

      Spot clean the stain.

      Apply a small amount of commercial stain remover or laundry detergent directly to the affected area. Take care to follow guidelines on the label of any products that you use.

    3. 3

      Place the fabric in the washing machine.

      For the best results, clean your item according to the care label using a good quality detergent such as Persil Bio or Persil Ultimate Non-Bio.

    4. 4

      Before drying, check the stain is fully removed.

      If there are still signs of staining, repeat the steps above. If not, simply air dry.

    Top tip: Always check the care labels or manufacturers’ instruction guides before attempting to treat any stain.

  • How to get white wine out of carpet or upholstery

    Since neither upholstery nor carpets can be cleaned in the washing machine, you’ll need to use a different cleaning technique. Read below for our four-step guide for how to clean white wine from carpet, sofas and more.

    1. 1

      Soak up any excess liquid.

      Use a clean sponge, clean cloth, or towel to soak up.

      Why not try using baking soda? This is a great option for absorbing moisture – all you need to do is leave it for 10 minutes before vacuuming the powder up.
    2. 2

      Apply a commercial carpet cleaner.

      Alternatively, you could spray a diluted solution of washing up liquid and water onto the affected area.

    3. 3

      Blot away the stain with a clean cloth.

      Do not rub as this may make the stain larger, or push it into the carpet fibres.

    4. 4

      Allow to air dry.

      If possible, dry your items outside. If you can't hang them outside, check out our guide for drying your laundry indoors.

    Top tip: If you're struggling to get your carpet clean, check out our guide to getting your carpet spotless. If your carpet is still stained, however, it may be worth considering hiring a professional cleaning machine from your local DIY store.

So, there you go. Now you have everything you need to know about how to get white wine out of carpet, clothes and more. Next time you spill wine or champagne, don’t panic! With our simple guide, you’re prepared for anything. Act swiftly to remove a white wine or champagne stain and save your garment, carpet, or piece of furniture.

If it's not white wine you've spilt, we've got you covered. Why not check out our guides for how to remove red wine from clothes and how to get red wine stains out of carpets?

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