Red wine stains on white dressy clothes are not such a rare occurrence after events with a feast.
Such traces are complex stains, and it can be very difficult to deal with them. In order not to spoil the item, you need to act carefully, adhering to time-tested recipes and recommendations of experts.
Let's take a closer look at how to remove red wine stains from white clothes and fabrics.
What water should you use to wash red wine?
Gatherings at the table accompanied by drinking red wine can bring trouble in the form of stains on clothes. Spilling wine is a matter of seconds, one awkward movement and voila.
According to popular wisdom, spilling wine means trouble. We are not sure that you will be in serious trouble due to this incident, but it is very difficult to remove a red wine stain. This misfortune is probably implied in popular belief. Well, now let's move on from jokes to action.
Red wine stains are one of the most difficult stains to remove. But you can get rid of them too if you know the right ways.
Important: The first thing you should understand is that fresh wine stains are easier to remove than old ones.
Accidentally spilled wine?
Act immediately Therefore, if you accidentally spill wine on your clothes, or maybe someone else did it, if possible, go straight to the bathroom and try to get rid of the wine. If this is not possible, do not be upset, all is not lost.
As for the water temperature in which the stain can be washed, everything is ambiguous and depends on the type of fabric.
Important: Natural red wine stains should not be washed out with hot water, as the stain may turn blue and become even more ingrained into the fabric. The same rule applies to delicate fabrics: wool, silk, lace, viscose, chiffon. Such fabrics cannot be washed in hot water.
Still, there are ways to wash such stains with hot water. Such stains include: old and fresh red marks on dense, coarse fabrics, such as jeans.
You can wash off dirt with water of different temperatures, depending on the method. We will look at specific examples.
There are different ways to remove traces of wine.
First aid: salt...
There is a well-known advice on what to do if you knock over a glass of wine. It is suitable for all types of fabrics and products, including jeans. You need to blot the stained area with a paper napkin or toilet paper. You can use a fabric towel, if you don’t mind, because you’ll need to wash that too later.
Be sure to work from the edges to the center of the stain, otherwise it will expand in size. After a quick “drying”, you need to sprinkle the problem area with wet salt. You can rub it a little using a napkin or brush.
As soon as the salt absorbs the wine pigment from the fibers, it must be shaken off and the item must be washed. Everything is as usual, with powder or gel. At a temperature suitable for washing a particular item. If you are visiting, you can wash the treated area with your hands point by point.
What stain remover is there for red wine?
In order not to complicate your life, you should first try to wash the wine with stain removers, for example:
- ACE
- Vanish
- Bos
- Antipyatin
First, soak the stained item in a solution of water and stain remover. After some time, take the product out and wash it as usual.
Important: Before using the stain remover, read the instructions. Remember, stain removers can deal with fresh wine stains. Old stains are often beyond the power of stain removers.
How stains form
The drink contains pigments that are responsible for such a bright color of the wine.
The main thing is to act as quickly as possible, the result depends on it.
And such a complex problem can be solved quite simply. Here we will look at the main effective ways to get rid of such wine stains from different fabrics so that the appearance of your clothes does not deteriorate. If they are followed, the clothes will retain their appearance and serve you well.
How and what to wash red wine from colored fabric, clothes, dresses?
Important: If a stain has formed on colored fabric, care must be taken to preserve the color of the product.
Hydrogen peroxide will help in this case:
- First, wet the stained area with warm water, preventing the wine from soaking deep into the fabric.
- Then pour peroxide onto the stain in a thin stream until it disappears completely.
Another way:
- Moisten the stain with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Then wipe the stain with a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide (1 teaspoon per glass of water).
Red wine stains can be removed from colored fabrics using a homemade mixture:
- Mix egg yolk with glycerin.
- Blot the dirt with a napkin soaked in this mixture, do not skimp on the mixture, apply generously.
- Wait a couple of hours.
- Then wash the product.
Colored fabric is tricky when it comes to removing wine stains
Adviсe
General recommendations that will be useful to anyone who has encountered a similar problem:
- When starting the process of removing traces of alcohol, you need to take care of your safety by protecting the skin of your hands with gloves;
- When cleaning wine stains using folk remedies or chemicals, you need to move from the central part of the mark towards its edges;
- Before moving on to removing stains using a new product, it is worth testing it on a small area of fabric to check its effectiveness;
- When using odorous substances, for example, ammonia, it is necessary to ventilate the room well, and cover your mouth and nose with a small but tight mask.
If you follow the basic safety rules, then you will be absolutely healthy and will be able to remove unnecessary stains. However, if the item is made of delicate material, you should not get too carried away with experiments.
How and with what to wash red wine from wool?
Important: Removing red wine stains from wool items is not easy. Many people recommend taking the item to the dry cleaner if such a stain appears on it.
But you can try to cope first at home:
- Mix glycerin and alcohol in equal proportions;
- Use a napkin to apply the solution to the stain;
- After two hours, blot the stain with a dry cloth, then wash in the washing machine on the wool cycle or by hand.
The same method is used for silk.
Quick “resuscitation” of clothes
- Use a paper towel to blot the stain slightly.
- Sprinkle it with plain salt, after a while it will absorb everything.
- Take vinegar or lemon juice and apply it to the stained area of the fabric.
- Delicate wash.
Make a liter of soap solution and add a tablespoon of ammonia. Rinse dirty clothes in the solution and then wash them.
How and what to wash and remove traces of red wine from jeans and trousers?
If wine gets on your jeans, you need to act immediately. Due to the high density of denim, the drink penetrates deeply and eats into the fabric.
Here are ways to remove red wine stains from jeans:
- Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the stain. Just mix baking soda and a little water to form a paste. When the baking soda is completely dry, carefully remove it from your jeans.
- For the best effect, it is recommended to remove the slurry from the soda with a napkin soaked in vinegar.
- Mix dishwashing detergent and hydrogen peroxide in a 1:2 ratio. Soak the stain in this solution and wait for a while. Wash the item.
You can also remove stains with Domestos toilet, bathtub and sink cleaner. Simply pour a little onto the stain, wait about 5 minutes, and rinse in cold water. Try again if the stain is not dissolved. Be sure to keep in mind that Domestos affects the color of the fabric. You can try to remove stains from jeans with this product, but cannot be used on wool, colored or synthetic fabrics.
Wine stains are not a death sentence, but you will have to tinker
Features of removing wine stains depending on the type of fabric
Before you start using any of the methods for removing wine from white clothes, you must first take into account the peculiarities of the fabric, since there is a possibility of hopelessly ruining the material.
Cotton
To wash this fabric, warm milk is perfect, soak white clothes in it, and leave for 10-15 minutes. After this manipulation, it will not be difficult to remove the stain;
Wool, silk and other delicate fabrics
in this case, it is recommended to use a solution based on glycerin and wine alcohol. Delicate fabrics - ammonia, glycerin and vodka are an excellent solution.
To remove red wine from white clothes, it is recommended to move from the edge to the center.
Linen
Add two small spoons of citric acid to two to three liters of boiling water;
Hold the item over the sink and pour it onto the contaminated area. This method helps in 95% of cases.
Jeans
Wine is absorbed into denim very quickly, and it is quite difficult to remove it, so it is necessary to take immediate action. In such situations, table salt, soda or mineral water comes to the rescue;
How and with what to wash old dried red wine from clothes?
Old stains cannot always be removed. Often you can simply say goodbye to the thing.
However, there are ways that can give things their original appearance:
- Boiling water with lemon. Boil water, add lemon juice and just pour on the stain for a long time. It will begin to disappear before our eyes.
- Dissolve 1 tsp in a glass of water. ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Use a brush or your hands to scrub the stain. Then rinse in cold water.
- Sodium hydrosulfite powder. First, wet the product generously, then pour the powder directly onto the stain. Drop a 3% peroxide solution onto the powder from a pipette. Then blot the stain several times with a cloth soaked in water and vinegar.
Now you know how to remove red wine stains. Aware means armed. If you have other proven methods in your arsenal, we will be glad if you share them with us.
Top 3 household chemicals
Household chemicals for difficult wine stains should be used in accordance with the instructions for the specific product. They will help both with fresh stains and with dried ones.
Antipyatin
Several types of products are produced under the name Antipyatin:
- soap;
- spray;
- powder.
The downside of the product is the specific, not very pleasant smell of the detergent. The advantage is ease of use and affordable cost - about 45 rubles per bar of soap. Manufacturer - Russian Federation.
Advantages of use:
- Antipyatin is effective even at low temperatures;
- environmentally friendly;
- hypoallergenic;
- Suitable for hand washing.
It is recommended to treat the stain with Antipyatin immediately before washing.
Vanish stain remover
Liquid bleach and stain remover from Vanish has the following list of advantages:
- Does not contain chlorine.
- Safe for white items.
- Removes stubborn stains.
- Can be used to clean any fabrics, including delicate ones.
- Shows effectiveness at any temperature.
The product is aimed directly at white items and contains whitening and stain removing components. Contains up to 5% oxygen-containing bleach.
Vanish can be used in several ways:
- for pre-treatment of wine-stained areas;
- to enhance the action of the detergent during the main wash cycle (the volume of one measuring cap is sufficient for one load);
- for soaking.
In a situation where an item is stained with wine, you should start by treating the stain with Vanish. The gel is applied to the desired location and rubbed in lightly. The manufacturer recommends rubbing the bottom of the packaging cap. The cost of a bottle is about 300 rubles per 1 liter .
Remove it
The product for removing stains from fabric is available in 125 ml bottles. It is intended for removing red wine, juices and carbonated drinks. The cost per bottle is quite high - about 800 rubles . Manufacturer – UK.
The drug is a professional stain remover, which is suitable even for treating delicate fabrics. It can be used to clean wine-stained upholstered furniture and household textiles.
The product is sprayed onto the stain, until it is lightly moistened, and rubbed lightly using a loose brush or terry cloth. Movements should be gentle, directed from the edges to the center of the spot. After dissolving the stain, the item is washed in warm water.
Methods for carpets and upholstered furniture
If chairs, mattresses, sofas or carpets have been damaged by wine, immediately distribute soda slurry. When it dries, the surfaces are vacuumed.
You can clean a white carpet with table salt, from which you also prepare a viscous mass by adding water. Use a soft sponge to wipe away any stains left by the wine. The dried mass is removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
You can take glycerin - 1 tbsp. l., add raw egg yolk to it. Stir with a wooden spatula to obtain a mass of homogeneous consistency. Place it on the stained area. After 2 hours, dry particles are removed with a damp sponge.
