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Get Sparkling Wine Out of Your Clothes in a Flash!

It's happened to us all - you're out celebrating in style with your friends, and suddenly you realize you've spilled some sparkling wine on your shirt. Here's how to get that white-wine stain out for good.

Updated 14 Feb 2023

By Blaž Stančič

Step 1: Blot Immediately

As soon as you realize that you've spilled sparkling wine on your clothing, grab a clean cloth or paper towel and blot excess liquid away. Don't rub it in! Blotting will help to prevent the stain from setting.

Step 2: Pretreat With Detergent

Once you've blotted away the excess liquid, take a squirt of liquid detergent and rub it into stain. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it away with cold water.

Step 3: Use White Vinegar

If the stain persists after the detergent treatment, it's time to break out white vinegar. Dilute a quarter cup of white vinegar in a quart of cold water, then dab the mixture onto the stain. Wait 10 minutes and then rinse the vinegar away with cold water.

Step 4: Wash as Usual

Finally, put your garment into the washing machine and wash it as usual. Hang to dry afterwards - never put white-wine stained clothes in dryer.

How do I remove sparkling wine stains?

To remove sparkling wine stains, first blot the excess liquid away with a clean cloth. Next, pretreat the stain with liquid detergent and rinse. If necessary, use a diluted mix of white vinegar and cold water to further treat stain. Finally, wash the garment as usual and hang to dry.

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