Dessert wine made from sweet grapes such as Muscat, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc often leaves behind surprisingly stubborn stains. Let's walk through how to clean and remove those pesky dessert wine stains that can land on your favorite Versace clothes.
Updated 21 Feb 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
The first step is to create a cleaning solution. Begin by adding ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap, such as Dawn, to a cup of lukewarm water. Give the solution a stir to mix it evenly.
Then start blotting stained area with a clean towel or paper towel. Move your towel in an outward motion and repeat until the stain cannot be seen anymore.
Once you’ve blotted area, rinse the area with cold water. Cold water helps to reduce the acidity from the alcohol in the dessert wine.
Apply a white vinegar solution to the area by pouring a cup of white vinegar over the stain and letting it sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse the area with cold water.
Using cold water, launder the item in a washing machine according to the instructions on the care tag. Be sure to use a mild detergent and don't add any fabric softener. Hang dry the item after washing.
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