How to remove red wine from a machine-washable rug

Material context

Ruggable, Tom Tailor, Lorena Canals – two-piece rugs with a Cling backing. That drives what you can and cannot apply – see the warning above.

The protocol, step by step

1. Blot excess with paper towel.
2. Remove the cover from the Cling pad.
3. Cold pre-soak 30 minutes with a scoop of Vanish Oxi Action White.
4. Wash cold at 30 °C, gentle cycle. Air dry flat – never tumble dry.

Products needed

• Vanish Oxi Action White – see on Amazon.co.uk
• Domestic washer, gentle cycle 30 °C – see on Amazon.co.uk

Realistic verdict

Washable wins wine every time inside 20 wash cycles. The one material category designed to survive this.

Frequently asked questions

How fast do I need to act?

Very high urgency – within 15 minutes. On machine-washable specifically, the red wine window is the same but the response differs – see the protocol above.

What must I never do to machine-washable?

Never tumble dry – cracks the rubberised backing print.

What is the realistic recovery rate?

Washable wins wine every time inside 20 wash cycles. The one material category designed to survive this.

When to stop and call a pro

Any red wine spot on machine-washable larger than 30 × 30 cm; any second incident on the same spot (pigment or odour compound); any machine-washable rug already treated with the wrong product (hot water, or the "never" listed above). Professional wet cleaning cost for machine-washable: not applicable – wash the cover at home.