Get Rid of those Tasty Dessert Wine Stains on Your Cotton Oxford
Are you one of those people who love to enjoy a glass of dessert wine with dinner? Or perhaps you just want to try a new type of red or white grape-based beverage. But, even if you're careful, you may find yourself getting unsightly stains on your clothing. Here are some tips on how to clean dessert wine stains from cotton oxford fabric.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Brane Lukman
Steps for Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains from Cotton Oxford
- Blot stain with a damp white cloth or towel until no more liquid can be absorbed.
- Create a paste by mixing equal parts dishwashing detergent and water, then apply it to stain.
- Allow the paste to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse area with clean, cold water.
- If the stain persists, create a stronger paste using 1 part dishwashing detergent and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide. Apply this paste to stain and let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
- If the stain is still there, mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and vinegar, apply to the stain and rinse.
- Treat area with a laundry pre-treatment product, according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Launder the item normally.
Additional Tips
- Always test any cleaning product used on an inconspicuous area of the garment first to make sure it won't cause damage.
- If the wine stains will not come out after trying all of the above methods, take the item to a professional dry cleaner.