Red Wine Spill on Carpets Oh no, someone has spilt red wine on your light coloured carpets!  Quick - Act Fast: Saturate the spill with cold water, soda water or white wine – whichever is handiest. Blot with kitchen towels or an absorbent old tea-towel. Place heavy objects on top of kitchen / tea-towel to absorb as much liquid as possible – phone directory, old books, etc. Once most of the moisture is absorbed and carpet is nearly dry, sprinkle with bi-carb and leave overnight to dry out. Vacuum [...]