Learn an easy way to quickly and correctly remove red wine from clothing.
Zach and Jerry Pozniak, authors ofThe Laundry Book,recommend using distilled white vinegar.
If you have cleaning vinegar, the stain removal will be even easier.
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“Act quickly,” says Zack Pozniak.
Hold the stained area under a running faucet of cold water.
“The vinegar should turn the color of the wine after soaking,” Pozniak says.
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This is a sign that the hack is working.
Wash the garment as recommended on the care label.
Always check the stained area before tossing it in the dryer as heat will set the stain.
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If the stain is gone, dry as recommended.
A final hack for stubborn red wine stains on light-colored fabrics is a quick spritz with hydrogen peroxide.
Spray enough so the fabric is thoroughly wet then allow the fabric to air dry.
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It is most effective when removing residual red wine stains after prompt treatment.
Always start by blotting as much red wine as possible from the clothes as quickly as you might.
Flush the stained area with cold water and treat with distilled white vinegar.
If the stain remains, then try oxygen bleach.
Most can be used on clothing, carpet, and upholstery.
When using a commercial product always follow the label directions carefully.
