How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Sweatpants - Easily and Effectively!
Removing red wine stains from sweatpants can seem like an intimidating task. But with the right supplies and technique, it can be surprisingly easy to clean up even the most stubborn of wine stains.
Updated 21 Feb 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Steps to Clean Red Wine Stains from Sweatpants
- Start by blotting up as much of the red wine as possible with a towel. Use a white cloth or paper towels to avoid staining the sweatpants further.
- In a bowl or sink, mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar with 1/4 cup of cold water. Soak a towel or rag in mixture and apply it to the stain.
- Blot the stain with the vinegar solution and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Using a clean cloth and warm water, blot the area to rinse vinegar away. Repeat this process until the vinegar smell is gone.
- Mix a few drops of dish soap with a cup of warm water. Dip a cloth into the soap mixture and apply it to the stain. Gently rub in a circular motion to work the soap into the stain.
- Rinse the soap off with a clean cloth dipped in warm water.
- To remove any remaining residue, mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of water to form a paste. Apply paste to the stained area and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, wipe away with a damp cloth.
- Finally, air-dry sweatpants in a dry place and the stain should be completely removed.
Additional Tips
- If stain persists, try using a laundry pre-treatment product like OxiClean or Shout.
- Always test any cleaning solution on an inconspicuous part of the garment first to check for colorfastness.
- For older stains that may have had time to set, try combining equal parts hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.
- If the sweatpants are washable, add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle for extra cleaning power.
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