Dear bene,
I recently had some friends over for dinner and spilled a glass of Barbaresco all over my favorite shirt. So embarrassing! Do you know the best method for removing red wine stains from cotton clothing?
Desperate for your help,
Nervous Nelly
Dear Nervous Nelly,
Fear not, because while spilling red wine on your shirt may not have been your finest moment, there are simple solutions to this common mishap. While ideally you should blot the stain with paper towels immediately after the spill, removing a set-in stain is still possible.
Read on after the jump....
First, combine a teaspoon of laundry soap and a cup of hydrogen peroxide in a bowl. Dip a clean sponge in the mixture, squeeze it partially dry and gently blot the stain. Allow the mixture to sink into the fabric for a few minutes before blotting. Then wash the garment as you normally would.
Another great product for red wine quandaries is Wine Away. Simply soak the stained area with the spray and let it sit for at least half an hour. Watch the stains disappear in front of your eyes and then wash the garment in a machine or by hand. Ecco la! Stain is removed!
Love,
bene
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