The next time guests come over, don’t let the fear of red wine stains limit the drinks you serve up. With these red wine stain removal tricks in your back pocket (and cleaning kit), you’ll be ready for any spills that may happen. Luckily, these easy methods don’t involve a lot of fancy supplies—in fact, ingredients as simple as table salt and a kettle of boiling water may be the solution to even the very worst red wine stains. So go ahead, sip that glass of vino with confidence, knowing you’ll be prepared for any drips or dribbles.

What You’ll Need to Fight Red Wine Stains:

Clean white clothClub sodaLarge bowlTable saltTea kettle

Follow These Steps:

Tip: Don’t put the cloth in the dryer until the red wine stain is completely removed. Otherwise, the dryer’s heat will cause the remaining stain to set.