[header] How to eliminate wine stains from a rug or tablecloth [title] Pour white wine on top of the red wine stain. [step] Although adding some white wine may not make the stain disappear, white wine neutralizes the chemicals in red wine making the stain easier to remove. [title] Blot the area carefully using a clean, dry cloth. 
[step] Take care not to rub the stain, which can work the wine deeper into the fabric fibers. [title] Pour some club soda onto the stain.