How do I get red wine out of a carpet?

There is a relatively simple solution that works for most carpets. If you can attack the problem while the wine spill is still fresh, spread a thick coating of common salt on the spill. Make sure it's covered completely. If the wine soaks through the salt (appearing red on the surface), put more salt on the spill. This will eliminate most of the problem.

Once the excess red wine is absorbed by the salt, or if the wine has had time to dry, try this trick. Get club soda and poor it on the spill. Blot it up with a clean cotton cloth. If you get too much club soda on the spill and can’t get it dry, use some salt. If any stain remains, use a commercial carpet spot remover to get the residue. (Typically these don't work on the initial stain, but can help with the final steps.)

Last of all admonish the spiller, as long as it's not you.