Your cocktail dress is an important part of any event and you want to look your best. Unfortunately, stains from red or white dessert wines can ruin the look of your dress. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to get these stains out. Read on to find out how.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
Before you start cleaning, it's important to pretreat the stain so it doesn't set in further. Blot the stain with a damp cloth to remove as much of the wine as possible. Then, use a small amount of liquid laundry detergent to pre-treat stain. Rub it gently into the fabric and let it sit for five minutes or so. After that, rinse the fabric, being careful not to spread the stain.
The next step is to soak the fabric in a mixture of warm water and white vinegar. This will help loosen stain and make it easier to remove. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes, or longer if necessary. Once the fabric is done soaking, rinse it out in cold water.
The last step is to wash the fabric in the washing machine. Set machine to the cold water setting and use a mild detergent. If the stain is still visible, you can use a color-safe bleach. Once the cycle is finished, air-dry the fabric. If the stain is still visible, you may need to repeat the process.
With a few simple steps, you can get dessert wine stains out of your cocktail dress. Make sure to follow the instructions above carefully, and your dress will be restored to its former glory in no time.
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