Next time you sit back and relax with a glass of your favorite red wine, you don’t need to worry about spilling a few drops on your clothes anymore! Red wine stains can be pretty tough to remove if not handled in the right ways. If you are looking for some quick tips on how to remove a red wine stain from clothes, here are some of the best ones you can use.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes with salt
If you work quickly enough, all you need is some salt, and you will be able to easily lift the red wine stain from your clothes without any hassle. Here is how you can do it:
- Take a damp, cotton cloth and start dabbing the red wine stain on the clothes that have it. Be careful only to use a dabbing motion to do this, as rubbing on the wine stain can cause it to spread and set the stain even further on your clothes.
- Take a large bowl and place your stained piece of clothing over it such that the red wine stain is directly above the opening of the large bowl. Use a big rubber band to secure the cloth taut over the large bowl so that it is spread out and does not move during the process.
- Take some regular table salt and sprinkle it directly over the stain. Apply a generous amount of salt. The quicker you do this, the easier it will be to lift the stain. Allow the salt to sit for a few minutes and absorb the red wine from your clothes.
- Boil some water and very carefully pour it directly over the stain with the bowl underneath it. Try and slowly pour it from a height of at least 8 inches. It will give the water enough force to flush out the liquid and the stain from the clothes.
- Use the highest hot water setting you have in your washing machine and launder your clothes as usual. Make sure you check the washing instructions on the clothes as well. Don’t go above the recommended washing temperature from the manufacturer. Once done, check to see if the washing machine removed the stain before you put your clothes for drying.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes using hydrogen peroxide
If you have stained any light colored clothing with red wine spillage, using hydrogen peroxide can be a great solution, as it acts as a mild bleaching agent and removes any stains effectively. Here is how you can do it:
- In a small bowl, add a small quantity of a dishwashing liquid along with hydrogen peroxide in a 1:1 ratio. However, if you want a slightly stronger solution, you can add hydrogen peroxide and soap in a 3:1 ratio as well. You can also add a bit of dishwashing liquid to spice things up!
- Place paper towels or cloth under the stained area, so it absorbs the liquid and does not stain the underside of the clothes as well.
- Pour the mixture over your wine-stained clothes and allow it to sit for a few minutes. You will be able to see the red wine stain lifting off almost immediately.
- Use your fingers to massage the solution into the stain. Work from outwards to the center of the stain so that it does not spread even further.
- Take a paper towel or a cloth and gently dab at the liquid.
- Let it sit undisturbed for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse the stain under hot water and then allow the clothes to soak in warm water for about an hour. You can do this in your washing machine or your sink.
- Rinse out the clothes in cold water and allow it to dry naturally.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes using vinegar
Using vinegar and salt to treat red wine stains from your clothes can work quite effectively. Here is how you can do it:
- Blot out the stain using a damp cotton cloth or paper towels.
- Place the stained area over a large bowl and secure it taut using rubber bands
- Pour chilled club soda over the wine stain on your clothes and into the big bowl. Now, sprinkle some kosher or regular salt generously over the stain and allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Pour boiling water over the stained area carefully from a height of about 8 inches.
- Make a mixture of vinegar and hot water and soak the stained cloth in that bowl.
- Give your clothes for laundering as usual.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes using white wine
Okay, you might think it sounds very counterintuitive, but using white wine to remove red wine stains from your clothes is a great hack! The white wine neutralizes the red wine stain and makes it easier for you to remove it. Here is how you can do it:
- Pour some white wine over the red wine stain on your clothes and gently massage it.
- If some stain remains, create a paste using baking soda and water, and pour this over the stained area. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Rinse off your clothes in hot water and allow it to dry naturally.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes using cream of tartar
Using a small amount of cream of tartar can gradually bleach the red wine stain from your clothes and remove it effectively. Here is how to do it:
- Mix equal amounts of cream of tartar and water into a small bowl.
- Take the paste and rub it gently onto the red wine stain on your clothes.
- Allow it to soak for a while. You will see the red wine stain gradually lifting off.
- Launder your clothes as usual in hot water and allow it to dry only after the entire stain has been removed.
How to remove red wine stains from clothes using rubbing alcohol
Rubbing alcohol can also help you when you want to remove red wine stains. Here is how you can do it:
- Rinse the area thoroughly using hot water first.
- Take a small amount of rubbing alcohol in a sponge or a soft cloth.
- Apply it directly to the red wine stain and blot it.
- The stain should lift off easily from your clothes.
- Launder it as usual and allow it to dry naturally.
