Rid Your Traditional Clothing of Dessert Wine Stains - Easy Steps To Follow
Stains from dessert wine, like all other red wine stains can be difficult to remove. Follow these simple steps to save your clothing from a sticky mess!
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
Dessert wine is one of the most frequently enjoyed alcoholic drinks in the world. From an evening at the opera or an afternoon spent wine tasting, it’s easy to forget that this sweet wine can also be difficult to clean later on. With proper knowledge and the right techniques, however, cleaning dessert wine stains out of traditional clothing is not impossible.
The Cleaning Process
As with all red wine stains, the process of removing a dessert wine stain includes a few key steps:
- Treating the area first with cold water
- Applying a mild detergent or stick-style cleaner
- Using a clean cloth to blot the area
- Letting the stain soak for up to 30 minutes
- Washing fabric in hot water
Before starting the above process, it is important to remember that traditional clothing does not always follow the same rules as modern fabrics. Some natural fabrics, such as linen and cotton, can become discolored when exposed to certain types of cleaners. As a result, it is always best to test a non-visible area of the fabric before using a stain remover.
Spot-Cleaning Tips
One of the most effective ways to get rid of a dessert wine stain is spot-cleaning. For this process, you will need:
- A mild detergent
- A clean cloth
- An absorbent material
- A low-heat ironing set
Once you have gathered the necessary items, start by applying a few drops of mild detergent onto clean cloth. Gently rub the dampened cloth into stain until it begins to fade. If you happen to have an old iron on hand, you can also try ironing the stained area from the reverse side of the fabric. However, never iron directly over the stain as this could cause further damage to the cloth.
Conclusion
Thanks to advances in modern cleaning methods, it is easier than ever to remove dessert wine stains from traditional clothing. While a little bit of elbow grease may be necessary for heavily stained fabrics, following the above steps should help ensure that you’re able to restore your favorite outfits.
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