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The Secret to Removing Wine Stains

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Steven Toltz

Celebrate with your favorite glass of wine without worrying about spills! Dependable Cleaners has you covered with expert solutions for wine stain removal. From red wine to white wine, our professionals know exactly how to remove wine stains from clothes and restore your garments to their original glory.

How to remove a red wine stain

Red wine stains are notoriously tough because they combine alcohol and color stains, making removal a two-step process. Here’s how we tackle them:

    1. Treat the Alcohol Stain: We use a vinegar-based wine stain remover to neutralize the alcohol.
    2. Remove the Red Pigment: Once the alcohol stain is gone, we apply an ammonia-based solution to lift the color from the fabric.

Avoid attempting to remove red wine stains at home with harsh chemicals; improper treatment can set the stain permanently.

How to remove a white wine stain

Unlike red wine stains, there’s only one main component to a white wine stain: alcohol. This means the cleaning process can be a bit quicker — but not any easier.

White wine is actually the most difficult stain to remove, but that’s only because it’s not as noticeable. It’s easy to forget about a white wine stain when you do your laundry or drop your clothes off for dry cleaning. However, it’s crucial you point out any stains, white wine or otherwise, to your dry cleaner before cleaning because it’s impossible to get an alcohol stain out after you’ve applied heat to it.

At Dependable Cleaners, our stain removal experts remove these hard-to-kill alcohol stains before the cleaning process. How? By using a vinegar-based stain remover.

Why Professional Cleaning Is Key for Wine Stains

The secret to successfully removing wine stains? Acting fast and providing accurate information to your dry cleaner. Share the following details when bringing in a stained garment:

  • What caused the stain?
  • When did it happen?
  • Have you pretreated or washed the item?

Our cleaning experts use advanced techniques and concentrated solutions to tackle stains that at-home methods can’t handle.

DIY Wine Stain Removal Tips

If professional cleaning isn’t immediately available, try this method:

    1. Soak washable items in an OxiClean solution for several hours.
    2. Gently rinse before washing.
      Avoid treating dry-clean-only garments at home to prevent damage.

Dependable Cleaners: Expert Solutions for Wine Stains

With free pickup and delivery, 24-hour kiosks, and convenient Colorado locations, Dependable Cleaners is here to handle even the most challenging wine stains. Relax and enjoy your favorite wine, knowing your wardrobe is in expert hands. Cheers!

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