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How to Get Wine Stains Out of Sweatpants in a Flash

No one wants to be stuck with stained sweatpants, especially when stain came from your favorite white wine! Luckily, there are some easy steps you can take to get that pesky wine stain out.

Updated 20 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Blot the Stain

As soon as you’ve noticed the stain, use a clean white cloth to blot it right away. Do not rub stain as this will spread the wine further into fabric and make the stain harder to remove.

Step 2: Dilute with White Vinegar or Club Soda

Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of cold water and pour it onto the stain. If there is no vinegar on hand, club soda can also be used. Let the mixture sit on the stain for about five minutes.

Step 3: Pretreat with Soap

Add a drop of mild detergent or liquid dish soap to the stain and mix it in with the white vinegar or club soda. Again, allow the mixture to sit for about five minutes.

Step 4: Rinse with Cold Water

Rinse stain with cold water and repeat Steps 1-3 if necessary. Make sure to check the progress of the stain after each step.

Step 5: Soak in a Solution of Detergent and Enzyme

Fill a bowl or bucket with a mixture of two gallons of cool water and one teaspoon of detergent that contains enzymes, such as a dishwashing detergent. Let the stained area soak in the mixture for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Launder as Usual

Wash sweatpants according to the manufacturer’s care instructions. You may need to repeat Steps 1-5 to fully remove the stain, especially if the stain is stubborn.

Step 7: Dry Thoroughly

Dry your sweatpants in dryer and inspect them before wearing. The stain should be gone!

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