A Sweet Guide to Removing Dessert Wine Stains from Twill
The holidays bring festive cheer, delicious treats, and sometimes tough stains from sticky dessert wines. Luckily, it's possible to remove dessert wine stains from twill with a few simple steps.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You'll Need for Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains
- Dish soap or laundry detergent
- Warm water
- White vinegar
- A soft cloth or sponge
Steps to Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains from Twill
- Blot the area with a paper towel or cloth to remove any excess liquid.
- Mix equal parts warm water and dish soap or laundry detergent in a bowl.
- Dip a cloth or sponge in the soapy solution and gently rub it onto the stain.
- Rinse off and blot the area with a cloth or paper towel.
- Repeat steps 2-4 as needed until the stain is gone.
- Mix one part white vinegar and two parts warm water in a bowl.
- Dip a cloth or sponge in the vinegar solution and gently rub on affected area.
- Let the vinegar solution sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing and blotting the area with a cloth or paper towel.
Additional Tips and Techniques for Cleaning Dessert Wine Stains from Twill
- Be sure to use a gentle touch when scrubbing the stain and avoid rubbing it too hard.
- Using a brush or nail brush on the stain may cause damage to the fabric.
- For more stubborn stains, let the soapy solution sit for 5-10 minutes before gently rubbing it in.
- Always spot test cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous area of the twill to prevent discoloration.