How do I clean red wine stains from my jacket?

Blot up excess liquid with a paper towel or napkin. Pre-treat the stain with a pre-wash spray and launder on warm water with a mild detergent. Hang dry after washing.

What detergents should I use?

Use a mild detergent when laundering the jacket. Avoid using harsh detergents, bleaches, and fabric softeners.

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Giving Your Jacket a Red Wine Stain Facial

Red wine stains have a tendency to ruin a perfectly good evening. More often than not, they are difficult to remove but with proper care and use of the right materials, you can make sure your jacket is looking its best.

Updated 21 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Blot up the excess wine

The best thing you can do with any kind of stain is address it right away. Red wine spills should be treated with caution as wiping them can spread the stain farther. The easiest way of cleaning them is to blot the excess liquid with a paper towel or napkin.

Step 2: Pre-treat the stain with a pre-wash spray

Using a pre-wash spray that is safe for fabrics can help you deal with stain before laundering. Spray enough of the pre-wash solution directly on the stain to saturate it. Let the pre-wash sit for 10 or 15 minutes before you continue.

Step 3: Launder the jacket on warm water in a mild detergent

Once the pre-treating is done, you can proceed to washing the jacket. Put the jacket in a washer with a mild detergent and set it to a warm cycle. Turn inside out before washing your jacket to help maintain colorfastness and shape. Avoid harsh detergents, bleaches, and fabric softeners when laundering.

Step 4: Hang Dry

Hang the jacket to dry instead of using a dryer. A dryer’s heat can set the stain even further and also reduce the fabric’s life. If the stain is still visible, re-treat it with the pre-wash spray and launder again as needed.

Conclusion

Cleaning red wine stains from jackets is possible but requires patience and right materials. It’s best to deal with the stains as soon as possible for the better chance at restoring your jacket’s look. If in doubt, make sure to bring professional dry cleaners the job.

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