How to Get Wine Stains Out of a Tablecloth

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By Sheila Wilkinson
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Wine is great with dinner--but it's murder on your good linens. Try the professionals' secret for removing those nasty stains.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Put the table cloth over the bowl so that the stain is right in the center of the bowl.
Step 2

Cover the stain with plain old table salt. Make sure the whole stain is covered well.
Step 3

Pour boiling water over the salt a little at a time. Keep pouring until the stain washes completely away. Wash as usual.