How to Successfully Remove Dessert Wine Stains from Bottle Bottoms
Wine stains on bottle bottoms can be a huge bummer, especially when it comes to expensive dessert wines. Here's how to get those pesky stains off without damaging your precious bottles.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Brane Lukman
Removing wine stains from bottle bottoms can be tricky, especially with dessert wines that have higher sugar content. Follow these steps to successfully remove any stain without damaging the bottles or your hands:
- Mix non-acidic soap, such as Castille soap, with warm water in a bowl.
- Dip a sponge or cloth in the soapy mixture and rub stained area with gentle pressure.
- Rinse with cold water.
- If stain is still there, repeat steps 1-3.
- For stubborn stains, soak a cloth in rubbing alcohol and rub the area until the stain is gone.
- If necessary, you can use a non-abrasive cleaner, like baking soda, to help remove the stain.
- Rinse with cold water and dry with a soft cloth.
By following these steps, you can remove even toughest stains from bottom of wine bottles without damaging bottle or your hands. With the right cleaning supplies and a little patience, your bottles will look good as new.