{"id":94862,"date":"2026-01-23T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.james.eu\/vlekken\/removing-red-wine-stains\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:41:02","slug":"removing-red-wine-stains","status":"publish","type":"vlekken","link":"https:\/\/www.james.eu\/en\/stains\/removing-red-wine-stains\/","title":{"rendered":"Removing red wine stains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you should NOT remove red wine stains with household remedies<\/h2>\n\n<p>The internet is full of all kinds of home remedies for removing red wine stains. Although many people swear by these methods, we would like to warn you about the potential risks associated with using such products.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although they can sometimes be effective, there is a good chance that these methods will do more harm than good. Furthermore, such treatment may reduce the effectiveness of treatment with James products.<\/p>\n\n<p>We will therefore discuss a few methods and explain why it is better to use professional products, such as James Stain Remover, to remove red wine stains.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating the dangers of a red wine stain with salt<\/h3>\n\n<p>A much-discussed method that we regularly encounter online is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.james.eu\/nl\/vlekken\/rode-wijnvlek-verwijderen-met-zout\/\">removing red wine stains with salt. <\/a> The idea behind this is that salt can absorb the moisture from the wine and thus reduce the stain.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, this method can do more harm than good. Salt can damage the fibres of the fabric and actually push the stain further into the fabric. This may result in a stubborn stain that is even more difficult to remove, and may not be possible to remove with a James product.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be careful with white wine on a red wine stain<\/h3>\n\n<p>Another tip we found online is to use white wine to remove a red wine stain. It is claimed that white wine dilutes red wine, thereby reducing the stain. Unfortunately, this does not always work as hoped.<\/p>\n\n<p>White wine itself contains acids and colourings that can make the stain worse. Furthermore, using white wine on a stain can lead to a larger, difficult-to-remove stain, which cannot even be removed with James Stain Wonder.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The risks of removing a red wine stain with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar<\/h3>\n\n<p>The combination of baking soda and vinegar is also often mentioned as a miracle cure for removing red wine stains. The idea behind this is that the chemical reaction between bicarbonate of soda and vinegar could dissolve the stain.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, this method can damage the textile fibres and leave behind a residue that is difficult to remove. The use of such aggressive agents can even lead to discolouration and further damage to the material. So watch out for this!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zeg-vaarwel-tegen-rode-wijnvlekken-met-james\">Say goodbye to red wine stains with James!<\/h2>\n\n<p>With so many uncertainties surrounding home remedies, it is clear that a reliable and professional solution is preferable for removing red wine stains. James Stainwonder has been specially developed to effectively remove stubborn stains, such as red wine, without damaging the material of your cherished items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why you should NOT remove red wine stains with household remedies The internet is full of all kinds of home remedies for removing red wine stains. Although many people swear by these methods, we would like to warn you about the potential risks associated with using such products. 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