How to Easily Remove Dessert Wine Stains from Your Skirts
Accidents happen, but when you know the right steps, it's easy to remove dessert wine stains from skirts. Whether it's white or red, here's how to get them out.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Having a delicious glass of dessert wine at your next special event is part of the fun – until it gets spilled on your skirt! Whether it’s a white zinfandel or a fortified red, the stain-removal process is similar. Here’s are some tips to help you get those pesky spots out of your favorite garments.
Removing Red Dessert Wine Stains
If red dessert wine is spilled onto your skirt, the sooner you treat it, the better. Begin by blotting area with a piece of white cloth, like an old t-shirt. Do not rub it into the fabric as this may worsen the stain. As soon as possible, fill your sink with cold water and submerge the affected area.
Next, mix together a solution of two tablespoons of ammonia, a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid, and a quart of cold water. You can also use a commercial enzyme-based pre-treater if you prefer. Saturate the stained area with this mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Finally, put the skirt into the washing machine with a cup of vinegar and a color-safe detergent. Wash the garment on the normal cycle with cold water. Check the stained area before drying to make sure the stain has been removed.
Removing White Dessert Wine Stains
For white dessert wine, begin by spraying the spot with a vinegar and baking soda mixture. This helps to break up the stain molecules. Next, blot area with a clean cloth. If the stain is still there, mix together a teaspoon of liquid laundry detergent and a cup of cool water, and rub the area gently with a soft toothbrush.
Rinse the skirt with cold water and then soak it in hot water mixed with a color-safe detergent for about 30 minutes. Finally, rinse the skirt in cold water and check the stained area before putting it in the washing machine with a cup of vinegar and a color-safe detergent. Put the garment through a normal cycle with cold water, and check the spot again before drying.
FAQ
How long should I wait to treat a dessert wine stain? As soon as possible. The longer the stain sets, the harder it will be to remove.
Can I use a commercial pre-treater on a dessert wine stain? Yes. Using a commercial pre-treater, such as a product containing an enzyme, can help to loosen the stain molecules.
Do I need to pre-treat a white dessert wine stain before putting it in the washing machine? Yes. Pre-treating the stain with a vinegar and baking soda mixture, or a liquid laundry detergent, helps to break up the stain molecules.
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