Roses and red wine set the mood for a romantic evening. Unfortunately, nothing can kill the mood faster than an unsightly red stain. Follow these tips to keep your sweetheart from seeing red.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Acetate, Fiberglass, Rayon, Triacetate

Blot up the excess with a clean cloth. Sponge (the method of using a dampened pad to apply light strokes, moving outward from the center of the stain) any remaining stain with water and apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad moistened with wet spotter. Let it remain as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep the stain and pad moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Flush (the method of applying stain remover to loosen staining material and residue from stain removers) with water. Repeat until no more stain is removed.

How To Make Wet And Dry Spotters
Dry spotter:
To make a dry spotter, combine 1 part coconut oil (available at pharmacies and health food stores) and 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. This solution may be stored if the container is tightly capped to prevent evaporation of the solvent. Mineral oil may be substituted for the coconut oil, but is not quite as effective.
Caution: Dry-cleaning solvents are poisonous and may
be flammable.

Wet spotter:
To prepare a wet spotter, mix 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Shake well before each use. Store wet spotter in a plastic squeeze bottle.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Acrylic Fabric, Modacrylic, Nylon Olefin
Polyester, Spandex

Note: Be sure to remove the sugar residue or it will cause a permanent stain. Blot up the excess liquid and presoak (the method of soaking a stained article in warm water before laundering it) the stain in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent, and 1 tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and sponge with rubbing alcohol. Launder as soon as possible.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Asphalt, Bamboo,
Brass, Bronze, Cane, Ceramic Glass/Tile,
Copper, Cork, Enamel, Glass, Gold, Grout,
Iron, Ivory Jade, Linoleum, Paint (flat or gloss), Pewter, Plexiglas, Polyurethane, Stainless Steel, Tin, Vinyl Clothing, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Wallcovering, Zinc

Blot up any excess spill. Wipe the surface with a cloth or sponge dipped in warm sudsy water. Rinse well and wipe dry.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Alabaster, Marble

Blot up the excess. Wipe the surface with a cloth dipped in a solution of washing soda or detergent (not soap) and water. Rinse well and wipe dry. If a stain remains, mix a few drops of ammonia with 1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide. Soak a white blotter with the solution and place it over the stain. Weigh it down with a heavy object. Continue applying the solution until the stain has been bleached out. Rinse well and wipe dry.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Bluestone, Brick, Concrete, Flagstone,
Granite, Limestone Masonry Tile Slate,
Terrazzo

Mix a solution of washing soda or detergent and warm water. Gently brush (the method of using a stiff-bristled brush to sweep staining material up onto a piece of paper) stain away with cloth or soft-bristled brush dipped in the solution. Rinse with clear water and allow to dry.

How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Burlap, Silk, Wool

Note: Be sure to remove the sugar residue or it will cause a permanent stain. Blot up the excess wine. Sponge the stain with water and apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad dampened with wet spotter and let it stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep the pad and stain moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Flush with water and repeat until no more stain is being lifted. If any stain does remain, sponge with rubbing alcohol and cover with an absorbent pad dampened with alcohol. Let it remain as long as any stain is being lifted. Change the pad as it picks up the stain and keep both the stain and pad moist with alcohol. Flush thoroughly with water. For stubborn or old stains, try moistening the area with a solution of 1 teaspoon liquid laundry detergent safe for silk or wool and 1 cup warm water. Cover with an absorbent pad dipped in the solution and wrung nearly dry. Let it stand for 30 minutes, adding enough solution to keep the area warm and barely moist. When stain is removed, flush thoroughly with water and allow to dry.

These spot removal techniques have explained how to get rose and red wine stains out of everything from bamboo to burlap. Still wondering how to remove these spots from foam rubber? Keep reading.