How can I remove a dessert wine stain after laundering?

Dip an old, clean toothbrush into a solution of white vinegar and water and rub the stained area. Let the solution sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.

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A Sweeter Solution: How to Remove Dessert Wine Stains from Your Sports Bra

Q: How can I pre-treat a dessert wine stain?

Fill a spray bottle with laundry detergent and water and spray the solution onto the stain. Gently rub the detergent into the stain before allowing it to sit for five minutes.

Your favorite sports bra, once a symbol of all strength and determination you bring to your workout routine, can become soiled and stained. While stains can arise from any kind of activity, they can take on a particularly stubborn form if they come from a sweet dessert wine. Here are some tips to help you get those pesky stains out of your sports bra.

Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Matej Kramberger

Step 1: Gather Supplies

You’ll need a few household items to complete this task, such as a washing machine, an old but clean toothbrush, laundry detergent, white vinegar, and a spray bottle. You may also want to have a bucket or basin ready in case you need to take the bra into the sink.

Step 2: Pre-treat Stain

If the stain is still fresh, you can pre-treat it with a laundry detergent directly before you begin the washing process. To do this, simply fill a spray bottle with some detergent and water, and then spray the solution onto the stain. Gently rub the detergent into stain before allowing it to sit for five minutes.

Step 3: Launder the Bra

After the pre-treatment, you can begin the laundering process. It’s best to use cold or warm water and set your machine to a gentle cycle. If you prefer, you can also hand wash the garment in a bucket or your bathtub. To avoid further staining, don’t dry the bra after washing.

Step 4: Clean the Stain Again

Once your bra is laundered, you may still notice the stain persists. Don’t fear, there is still hope of getting that stubborn stain out. Grab your old toothbrush and dip it into a solution of white vinegar and water. Rub stained area thoroughly with the mixture, being careful to make sure the bristles don’t snag fabric. Let the solution sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.

Step 5: Dry and Inspect

After the stain has been removed, gently squeeze any excess liquid from the garment and lay it flat to air dry. Once it is dry, inspect area to make sure stain is entirely gone. If not, repeat the steps above until it is removed.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Finally, once your sports bra is stain-free, enjoy wearing it without worry of any unsightly discoloration. After all, you deserve to look and feel your best while working out.

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