The festive season is here and you may have found yourself with a little too much bubbly. If your down jacket has been the unfortunate casualty of such celebratory excess, all is not lost. Read on to discover our top tips for getting rid of sparkling wine stains.
Updated 21 Feb 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
Your first step should be to pre-treat stain. This can help to reduce the chances of a residue remaining after stain is removed. Start by dabbing a little white vinegar onto the stain and leave it for 15 minutes.
After pre-treatment step, take the garment outside and rinse the stained area using cold water. Keep rinsing until the liquid from stain is no longer visible.
Once you've finished rinsing the stain, treat it with a wool detergent. These are great for delicate garments, such as down jackets, as they're designed not to damage the fabric. Fill an empty bucket with cold water and add two tablespoons of detergent, stirring until it's fully dissolved.
With the detergent added, place the stained area of the down jacket into the detergent mix and leave it to soak for 15 minutes. Be sure not to leave it any longer.
Next, take the garment outside once more and rinse it with cold water. Make sure to use a light hand when doing this, as you don't want to damage the fabric.
If you attempt to dry the down jacket indoors, natural effect of heat will set the residual stain. Therefore, it's important to let the garment dry outside in the sun.
As a final precautionary measure, treat the stained area with a stain remover. This should help to lift whatever residual stain remains on the coat.
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