WikiLaundry > Stains > Dessert wine > Shift dress

Your Shift Dress Is Saved! Here's How To Tackle That Pesky Dessert Wine Stain

Accidents happen and that dessert wine stain on your fancy shift dress need not be the end of the world! Here are some useful tips to help you tackle this common dilemma.


Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Peter Blackwood

berry

Whether it was that sip of your friend’s dessert wine or a clumsy hug from a loved one, if you find yourself dealing with a dessert wine stain on your shift dress, fear not! With the right steps, you may be able to remove the wine stain from your dress in no time.

Steps to Tackle Dessert Wine Stains

  1. Act fast! As soon as you notice the stain, start by blotting up any excess liquid with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  2. Mix together equal parts water and white vinegar and apply it to the affected area with a spray bottle.
  3. Let the solution sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing off.
  4. After rinsing, dab the area with a paper towel to absorb any remaining moisture.
  5. Once area is dry, sprinkle some baking soda onto the stain and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Finally, brush off the baking soda and the dessert wine stain should be gone!

If you find that the stain persists, try repeating process a few more times or consider using a laundry-specific stain remover.

Tips to Prevent Dessert Wine Stains on Shift Dresses

  • Avoid wearing light colored shift dresses when drinking dessert wines.
  • If you do plan on wearing a light colored shift dress, try spraying it with a stain protection spray beforehand.
  • Be aware of the placement of your dessert wine while drinking - don’t hold the glass too close to your dress!

With these tips, you should now be well prepared to handle any dessert wine spillage that may come your way. Before you throw in the towel and resign your favorite shift dress to the rag pile, give these steps a try and you may be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery

Never do laundry again. Save time for things you ❤️

Book now

© WikiLaundry 2024

Powered by Laundryheap