Say Goodbye to Rouge Stains on Your Cocktail Dress Forever
We understand your concern when you find red wine or lip stick stains on your favorite cocktail dress. But don’t worry! You don’t have to say goodbye to it just yet.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Rouge stains are some of the most difficult fabrics to remove, but thankfully with a few simple steps, you can restore your dress and get yourself back on the party circuit. Here’s how to remove rouge stains from your cocktail dress:
- First, determine the type of material your dress is made from – is it silk, satin, cotton or something else? This can have a bearing on the type of cleaning solutions you will be able to use.
- Mix one part cold water with one part dishwashing liquid and moisten the area with the solution.
- Rub the affected area with a soft cloth or a sponge to work the solution into the fabric.
- Rinse fabric with plain water to remove all traces of the solution.
- If stain remains, pour a small amount of glycerin directly onto stain and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Carefully blot area with a clean cloth to remove the glycerin.
- Repeat process until the stain has disappeared. You may need to apply more than one session of glycerin to completely remove the stain.
- When you are satisfied that stain has been removed, use a damp cloth to rinse the glycerin from the fabric.
- Air dry the dress naturally and avoid using a clothes dryer.
Follow these steps carefully to save your favorite cocktail dress from that dreaded rouge stain. Good luck and happy partying!
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