How do I remove a sparkling wine stain from silk crepe de chine?

The best method for dealing with a spilled glass of sparkling wine on silk crepe de chine is to act quickly. Blot the stained area with a towel, run cold water through it from the backside of the fabric, and then pretreat the stain with a commercial stain remover before laundering. Other methods such as white vinegar solution, baking soda paste, dish soap, ammonia solution, or a hydrogen peroxide solution can also be used.

What do I do if the stain is already set in place?

If the stain is already set in place, then try one of the aforementioned strategies to break down the stain. Soaking overnight in an ammonia solution or hydrogen peroxide solution can be especially effective in these cases.

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Nine Surefire Strategies to Remove Sparkling Wine Stains from Silk Crepe de Chine

If you're dealing with a freshly spilled glass of sparkling wine on your silk crepe de chine, here are nine methods to help remove stain and restore your fabric.

Updated 21 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

1. Blotting with a Towel

In most cases, the best method for dealing with a spilled glass of sparkling wine is to act quickly. As soon as it's spilled, use a towel to gently blot stained area. Do not rub the stain since this will cause it to spread and worsen the damage.

2. Use Cold Water

Once you've blotted the stain with a towel, run cold water through it from backside of the fabric. This will help to flush out the excess wine and make it easier to remove stain.

3. Air Dry the Fabric

If possible, air dry the fabric rather than using a dryer. Heat will fix the stain in place and make it impossible to remove.

4. Pretreat with Stain Remover

Before laundering the fabric, pretreat the stain with a commercial stain remover. Read manufacturer's instructions carefully and follow them closely in order to ensure the best results.

5. White Vinegar Solution

Make a solution of equal parts white vinegar and cold water and apply it to the stained area. Let it sit for several minutes before washing as normal.

6. Baking Soda Paste

Mix a small amount of baking soda with water to create a thick paste. Apply it directly to the stained area, allow it to dry, and then launder as normal.

7. Dish Soap

Apply a small amount of liquid dish soap directly to the stain and let it sit for several minutes. Rinse, and then launder fabric as normal.

8. Ammonia Solution

Make a solution of 1 tablespoon ammonia mixed with 1 cup of cold water, and use it to pre-soak the stain overnight. In the morning, launder as normal.

9. Hydrogen Peroxide

Create a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide and dish soap, and apply it directly to the stain. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, and then rinse and launder as normal.

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