Eliminating Your Wine Stains with Ease - Tips for Cleaning Wine Stains from Oxford
There’s nothing like a night out with friends when wearing your favourite Oxford shirt. But, what happens when your favourite Oxford shirt is stained with red wine? Don’t worry! Here are some top tips to get your shirt back to its original luster in no time.
Updated 14 Feb 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Tip #1: Blot the Stain
The first step to removing any stain is to blot it with a cloth and cold water. As soon as possible, take a clean cloth and dab it on the wine stain to absorb as much of the liquid as possible.
Tip #2: Pretreat with Water and Detergent
Once you’ve blotted the wine stain, mix one tablespoon of detergent with two cups of cold water and apply the solution to stain. Let the solution sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Tip #3: Soak the Shirt in Detergent and Water
Next, fill a large bowl or sink with cool water and add a capful of detergent. Submerge shirt in the solution, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Every 5 minutes, agitate the water to help loosen the stain.
Tip #4: Launder as Usual
After soaking shirt, it’s time to launder as usual. Put the shirt in washer with the appropriate amount of detergent and lukewarm water. Check the stain after the spin cycle to see if it’s still there. If it is, repeat the washing process.
Tip #5: Repeat Until Stain Is Gone
If, after laundering your shirt, the stain still hasn’t completely come out, you may want to try repeating the steps outlined above until it disappears. Remember that the sooner you treat a stain, the better your chances of success.
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