wine stains

Cabernet spill evidence

Wine stains are the reddish-purple marks left when wine—especially red wine—spills on fabric, carpet, or other surfaces.

The term extends to any discoloration from wine: The tablecloth was covered in wine stains from last night's dinner party.

Wine stains are notoriously difficult to remove once set.

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blotch · splatter · merlot · crimson · fabric · soak · dab · paper towel · salt · club soda · cleaning hack · scrub · dry clean · laundry day · stubborn · set in · permanent · ring

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cleanliness/stain presence

wine stainsspotless

Completely free of marks

unstained · immaculate · unblemished · clean surfaces

stain treatment outcome

wine stainsstain removal

Eliminating unwanted marks

stain source/type

wine stainswater spots

Mineral residue from evaporation

grease stains · ink stains

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wine, stain, wines, stains, stained, staining, stainer, winery, winemaker

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G