How To: Remove a Red Wine Stain From Dry Cleaning
Spilling red wine on a dry-clean-only item of clothing doesn’t have to mean the end of your favorite dress or jacket. Watch
this video to learn how to get a head start on dissolving the stain, before dropping the item at the dry cleaner.
What You Need
Water, oil-based solvent, cotton swabs, vinegar, water, dry cloth, stained item
Follow These Four Easy Steps
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1Dab on an oil solvent like Carbona
Use a cotton swab to dab an oil-based solvent onto the stain as soon as possible. Don’t rub. Let dry.
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2Remove residue
With a dry cloth, gently remove any residue from the stain area.
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3Dab with diluted vinegar
Make a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water. Dab solution onto spot with a cotton swab.
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4Dab with cold water
Using a clean cotton swab, dab the area with cool water. Send item to the dry cleaner.
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