What kind of cloth should I use for cleaning?

Any type of clean cloth or sponge should suffice.

Do I need to use a toothbrush?

Yes. A toothbrush or soft bristle brush is best for getting out stubborn stains.

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Get Out That Red Wine Stain: Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains from Purses

Spilling dessert wine on your favorite purse is never a good look, but it doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to living with the stain. With a little bit of effort and the right tools, you can easily get rid of that pesky dessert wine stain in no time! Read on to learn how.

Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Jacobim Mugabe

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you do anything else, gather the materials and supplies you’ll need for this project:

A cleaning cloth or sponge
White vinegar
A bowl
A toothbrush or soft bristle brush

Step 2: Blot Off Excess Wine

Grab a cloth or sponge and press down on the stained area of the purse. This will help to remove any excess wine left on the surface of the purse. Make sure not to rub the area, as this could spread the stain.

Step 3: Create a Vinegar Mixture

Get a bowl and fill it about halfway with white vinegar. Then, add an equal amount of warm water to the bowl. Stir the mixture together until you get a consistent mixture.

Step 4: Apply the Mixture to the Stain

Take the cleaning cloth or sponge and dip it into the vinegar mixture. Then, apply it to stained area of the purse. Make sure to cover the stain completely with the mixure.

Step 5: Let the Mixture Sit

Allow the mixture to sit on the stained area of the purse for a few minutes. This will give the vinegar enough time to loosen up the stain so it can be scrubbed away.

Step 6: Scrub Away the Stain

After the mixture has had some time to work its magic, grab the toothbrush or soft-bristle brush and start scrubbing at the stained area. You may have to work at it for a few minutes to remove all traces of the stain. Don't be afraid to use some elbow grease!

Step 7: Rinse off the Mixture

Once the stain has been removed, take a clean cloth or sponge and rinse off the vinegar mixture from the purse. Make sure to get all of the mixture off so there aren’t any lingering residues.

Step 8: Let Your Purse Dry

Finally, let your purse air dry. This should take about 30 minutes. Be sure to check back every once in a while to make sure the stain is gone.

Conclusion

Getting out a dessert wine stain from your purse is easy with the right supplies and a little bit of effort. Just blot off any excess wine, create a vinegar mixture, apply it to the stain, let it sit, scrub it away, rinse off the mixture, and let it dry. Now you can enjoy your stain-free purse!

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