What pre-treatment steps should I take for red wine stains?

If the stain is still wet, blot the area with a paper towel or cloth to remove some of the liquid. Do not rub the area as it will spread the stain. Mix a solution of 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent in 1 cup of cold water. Using a clean cloth, dab the solution over the stained area. Continue blotting until the liquid is no longer visible.

How do I remove red wine stains?

Create a paste using equal parts hydrogen peroxide (3%) and baking soda, apply it to the stain, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Using an old toothbrush, gently scrub the paste into the stain until the paste has been mostly absorbed. Rinse the area with lukewarm water, and repeat the steps as necessary. Launder the dress according to the care label instructions.

How can I clean red wine stains with vinegar?

Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 2 cups of cool water and soak the stained area for about 15 minutes. Rinse the area with cool water and repeat the steps as necessary. Launder the dress according to the care label instructions.

How can I clean red wine stains with salt?

Sprinkle the stained area with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes. Using an old toothbrush, scrub the salt into the stain. Rinse the area with cold water. Launder the dress as per the care label instructions.

How can I clean red wine stains with rubbing alcohol?

Mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 1 part water. Using a clean cloth, soak up the solution and dab the stain with it several times. Do not rub the area as it will spread the stain. Let the area air dry. Rinse the area with lukewarm water and repeat the steps as necessary. Launder the dress according to the care label instructions.

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How to Easily Get Rid of Red Wine Stains on Midi Dresses

No matter how careful we are, accidents do happen, and red wine stains on clothing is one of them. If you have spilled red wine on your midi dress, don't panic just yet! There are several steps you can take to get rid of the stain and save your dress.

Updated 21 Feb 2023

By Blaž Stančič

Pre-Treatment Steps

If the stain is still wet, blot the area with a paper towel or cloth to remove some of the liquid.
Do not rub the area as it will spread the stain.
Mix a solution of 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent in 1 cup of cold water.
Using a clean cloth, dab the solution over the stained area.
Continue blotting until the liquid is no longer visible.

Removing The Stain

Create a paste using equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide (3%) and baking soda.
Apply the paste to stain and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Using an old toothbrush, gently scrub the paste into the stain until the paste has been mostly absorbed.
Rinse the area with lukewarm water.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 if necessary.
Launder the dress according to the care label instructions.

Cleaning with Vinegar

Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 2 cups of cool water.
Soak the stained area for about 15 minutes.
Rinse area with cool water.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.
Launder the dress as per care label instructions.

Cleaning with Salt

Sprinkle stained area with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Using an old toothbrush, scrub the salt into the stain.
Rinse the area with cold water.
Launder the dress as per the care label instructions.

Cleaning with Rubbing Alcohol

Mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 1 part water.
Using a clean cloth, soak up solution and dab the stain with it several times.
Do not rub the area as it will spread the stain.
Let the area air dry.
Rinse area with lukewarm water.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 as necessary.
Launder the dress according to care label instructions.

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