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Holiday Stain Removal

A guide to removing the season's most notorious stains, from red wine to cranberry sauce

Holiday Stain Removal
Jonelle Weaver
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Removing Berry Stains

Washables: Flush the area with cool water. Use an eyedropper to apply a solution of one part white vinegar and two parts water; let sit for 10 minutes. Next, apply a combination solvent, such as Shout, and finish with a regular wash cycle.

Nonwashables: (if the care label says "Dry clean only"): Blot with cold water. Use an eyedropper to apply a vinegar solution (see above). Follow with an application of a mild detergent, such as Woolite, and water to clean the residue.


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