How to Remove Set-In Wine Stains
Where there is wine, there are often wine-colored stains. The best defense against wine spills is quick action, but when that isn't possible, there are still many effective methods that can remove a set-in stain. Whether using household remedies or commercial products, fighting an old wine stain isn't as impossible as it may seem. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vinegar
- Water
- Washing machine
- Soft-bristle brush
- Commercial stain remover
Instructions
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Examine the clothing or linen label of the stained item. Proceed unless the item's cleaning instructions read "Dry Clean Only."
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Mix a solution with equal parts white vinegar and water (lemon juice can replace the vinegar). Pour the solution on the stain and allow the fabric or carpet to soak for up to an hour.
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Launder the item as usual in the washing machine and check afterward to see that the stain has been removed. Use a soft bristle brush if the stain is in carpeting to work the solution into the carpet. Allow to air dry.
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Apply one of many commercial products made to remove fresh or set-in stains from clothing, carpet and other fabrics. Read the product's user instructions before starting. See Resources for product ideas.
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Tips & Warnings
The best way to avoid set-in wine stains is prevention, so to try to keep the following items handy to act quickly after a red wine spill: white wine, which can be poured over a red wine stain to dilute and dissolve it, table salt, ammonia and club soda; all of which can be combined to gently wipe the stain away.
