Coffee stains, wine spills, and muddy footprints are inevitable. Even though everyday stains are nearly impossible to avoid altogether, there are a number of way to get rid of them. Today, learn how Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, says you should clean carpets that have common dried-on stains, like red wine, gravy, mud, pet messes, and more. To start, take two empty spray bottles, and fill one with cold water.