How to Easily Clean Dessert Wine Stains from Shorts
Were you recently caught off guard by an unexpected dessert wine spill on your shorts? Don't panic! There are ways to restore and clean your stained shorts to easily remove any residual evidence of the accident. Keep reading to learn how.
Updated 21 Feb 2023
By Luke Smith
What You'll Need
- White vinegar
- Dish soap
- Oxygen bleach
- Rubbing alcohol
- Paper towels
- Towel
Instructions for Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains
- Blot the stain with paper towels.
- Mix one teaspoon of dish soap in a cup of cool water, swirl and mix until general suds form.
- Dampen a clean towel with the soapy mixture, and carefully dab it over stained area.
- Dampen a clean paper towel with white vinegar, and gently dab at the stained area.
- If stain persists, try applying a 1:1 mixture of oxygen bleach and warm water to the stained area. Let sit overnight.
- For tougher stains, try rubbing alcohol on the affected area.
- Rinse the shorts with cool water.
- Repeat as necessary.
Tips for Preventing Dessert Wine Stains
- Carry napkins or handkerchiefs with you to quickly mop up spills if needed.
- Opt for lighter-colored clothing when possible.
- Avoid wearing clothing with loose or delicate fabrics that can be easily stained.
- Act fast to prevent the stain from setting.
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