Erase Dessert Wine Stains from Your Tie Easily!
A dessert wine spill on your favorite necktie can be a panic-inducing moment. But don’t fret over the mess; cleaning stain is easy once you have the right methods and materials. This article will guide you through steps of removing a dessert wine stain from a tie.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Matej Kramberger
What You'll Need
- White vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Dish detergent
- Ammonia
- Toothbrush or scrubbing brush
- Clean cloths
General Cleaning Directions
- Blot up as much excess liquid as you can with a clean cloth.
- Mix one teaspoon of dish detergent with one cup of warm water in a bowl.
- Dip a cloth into the bowl and wring it out so it’s damp but not dripping wet.
- Carefully and gently rub the stained area of tie with the damp cloth.
- Rinse the area with warm water, then blot it to remove any remaining cleaning solution.
Stains That Require Additional Cleaning Tactics
If stain remains after completing the general cleaning directions, try the following methods:
- Ammonia solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear ammonia with one cup of cold water in a bowl. Dip a clean cloth into the bowl and carefully rub the stained area of tie until the stain begins to lift. Blot the area dry with a clean cloth.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Mix one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide with one tablespoon of dish soap and two tablespoons of white vinegar in a bowl. Dip a clean cloth into the solution and rub the stained area of the tie in a circular motion. Blot the area with a clean cloth to remove the solution.
- Scrubbing: Mix one tablespoon of dish detergent with a few drops of white vinegar and two tablespoons of water in a bowl. Dip a toothbrush or scrubbing brush into the solution and use gentle strokes to scrub the stain. Rinse the area with cool water to remove the solution and blot it dry with a clean cloth.
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