How do I remove red wine stains from cargo pants?

Blot the stain with cold water, apply rubbing alcohol, treat with a paste of baking soda and cold water, launder with a detergent made for tough stains, soak the fabric in white vinegar, spot treat with a laundry pre-treatment such as Shout or Spray ‘n Wash, and air dry the cargo pants.

Can I put my cargo pants in the dryer after removing a red wine stain?

No. Placing your cargo pants in the dryer will heat the fabric and cause the stain to set in permanently.

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7 Simple Steps to Get Red Wine Stains Out of Your Cargo Pants

Got red wine stains on your cargo pants? Time to panic? Not yet. Here are 7 easy steps that will help you get them out – good as new!

Updated 21 Feb 2023

By Nishat Asif

Step 1: Blot the stain with cold water

Stains are best tackled when they are fresh, so act quickly and grab a paper towel or clean cloth. Dip it in cold tap water and gently blot the stain. Don’t rub or scrub at the stain; this will only spread it further.

Step 2: Apply rubbing alcohol to the stained area

Using a cotton swab, apply rubbing alcohol directly to the stain. Rubbing alcohol is a powerful and effective solvent that will help to break down and lift the stain from the fabric. Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Step 3: Treat with a stain remover

Create a paste using baking soda and cold water. Gently rub the paste into the stained area using a toothbrush. Rinse area with cold water afterwards.

Step 4: Launder your cargo pants

Place your cargo pants in the washing machine and set it on a gentle cycle. Add a scoop of a detergent that is specifically made for tough stains, such as OxiClean or Persil. Soak your cargo pants overnight and then thoroughly rinse them in cold water.

Step 5: Apply white vinegar

Soak a soft cloth with white vinegar and dab at the stain until it is completely saturated. Leave the fabric in the vinegar solution for up to 10 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.

Step 6: Spot treat the stain with a laundry pre-treatment

Spray the stain with a laundry pre-treatment such as Shout or Spray ‘n Wash. Let the product sit on the stain for 10 minutes and then launder your cargo pants as usual.

Step 7: Air dry the cargo pants

Do not place your cargo pants in dryer; this heats fabric up and will cause the stain to set in permanently. Instead, hang cargo pants to air dry.

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