A spilled glass of red wine doesn't have to mean a ruined carpet. The key to getting red wine out of carpet is speed and the right method: blot straightaway, keep the water cool and never rub. Act within the first minute and most fresh spills lift cleanly. Even a dried stain can usually be improved with patience and the correct approach. Here's exactly what to do. Act fast: the first 60 seconds The moment red wine hits the carpet, blot up as much as you can with a clean white