The RIGHT Ways to Remove Wine Stains from Clothes & Fabric

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00:00 Removing Wine Stains Introduction

Have you ever spilled wine on your clothes and worried they’d be ruined forever? Well, don’t worry, as you’ll learn how to remove even the toughest wine stains.

00:20 The Science of Wine Stains

The red in wine consists primarily of anthocyanin (ann-tho-sy-uh-nin). Interestingly, anthocyanin is water-soluble and washes out fairly easily. The staining is caused by another ingredient in wine called tannins.

Tannins are biomolecules that impart a unique flavor profile to wines but because they bind to other molecules, they also stick the colored pigments in wine to your fabrics.

02:27 Pretreating a Wine Stain

Unfortunately, you are most likely to suffer a wine stain during moments like a reception or party. Taking a few discreet steps, however, will make eventual clean up much easier.

05:09 Removal Instructions: Washable or Spot-Clean Fabrics
08:27 Delicate and Speciality Fabrics
10:01 Old Wine Stains

They may be strong, the stains from wine and rosé but if you’re earnest, you can clean even the toughest stains. Comment below if you caught our little literary reference there. Also, let us know in the comments if you know any wine-washing or tannin-targeting tips that we might have missed!

12:13 Outfit Rundown

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Have you ever spilled wine on your clothes and  worried that they’d be ruined forever? Well, worry   no more as, in this video, we’ll show you how to  remove even the toughest of wine stains; and if  

You’re in the middle of a stain emergency, jump to  this time stamp to go right to our stain removal   tips. First up today, very briefly, let’s explain  just why wine stains are so stubborn with the   help of our very own Professor Preston. During  the maceration phase of wine fermentation, grape  

Skins transfer their color into the naturally  clear juice. Red skins make the juices red,   creating red wine. White wines are either made  from grapes with light skins or, as in the case   of champagne, the skins are removed after pressing  the juices, and partial soaking, as you might have  

Guessed, creates rosé. The red in wine consists  primarily of anthocyanin which, interestingly   enough, is water soluble, meaning that it washes out  fairly easily. The staining, meanwhile, is caused by   another ingredient in wines: tannins. Tannins are  biomolecules that impart a unique flavor profile  

Into wine, but because they bond to other molecules,  they also stick the colored pigments in wine into   your fabrics. The stain-busting solutions  we’re discussing today target tannin, so they   should remove stains caused by all wine types, and  they should also remove stains caused by similar  

Beverages, including brandies like cognac or armagnac,  and grappa. On that note, let us know in the comments   below which other beverage types you’d like to  see earn an installment in this Stain Series. You might assume that, if a wine is clear, it won’t  stain; but while the stain won’t be as immediately  

Noticeable, it will still be there so you’ll need  to clean it to prevent it from attracting grime   or reacting negatively with your clothing. With  the science out of the way then, I’ll hand things  

Back to Regular Preston. He should pay attention to  the rest of the video, I think I saw a stain on his   coat from the faculty wine and cheese mixer. Next  up then, let’s cover how to pre-treat wine stain.

Unfortunately, you’re most likely to suffer a wine  stain during moments like a reception or a party   when you can’t simply drop everything and run to  the laundry room. Taking a few discreet steps in   the moment, however, will make the eventual full  clean-up much easier without ruining the party. If

You notice a wine stain, excuse yourself and go to  the restroom or at least somewhere private. If the   stain is on one of your principal garments like  a shirt, start by blotting at the stain with dry  

Paper towel to get out the excess wine. Don’t rub,  however, as this might have the potential to set   the stain further. This might be all you’re able  to do in the moment, but if you’re able to remove  

The garment, then run tepid or cold water through  it from the backside in order to flush the stain   out; and if the stain is prominent, consider using  club soda or, ironically enough, white wine in order   to flush the stain out further. This is because  the minerals in the club soda and the pigments  

In the white wine can help to dilute the red  color and make it less noticeable. Then, dry   the garment as much as possible, again by gently  blotting, and return to your party. Meanwhile, if   the stain is on an accessory like neck wear or a  pocket square, start by asking your host for some  

Table salt or, better yet, kosher salt or sea salt,  or get it yourself if you’re at home. Layer the   salt on the stain to draw out the wine, and its  tannins. The salt should be turning pink. Check  

On the stain every hour or so, replacing the salt  as necessary, and when the salt stops turning pink, repeat the steps that we’ve already mentioned; and if you happen to have a spare shirt handy,

Say if you’re at home or you’ve got a spare shirt  in the car, you can also use the salt technique on   a shirt. Remember, though, to avoid the temptation to  scrub at the stain as you might spread it and be  

Wary of what you use to clean it with. Using bar  soap for instance could actually make the stain   worse. This is because the fatty soap molecules  will absorb the wine pigments and then attach   them to the fibers of your clothing. At this point  though, you’ve basically done all that you can do  

Without abandoning the party. So, enjoy yourself, forget about the stain, and try not to stain anything else. Oh, the humanity! Once your party is  over though, you can focus on finishing the job, so   let’s next talk about how to remove wine stains.  The following steps are for washable fabrics or  

Minor stains that can be spot cleaned. Meanwhile,  for serious wine stains on delicate, specialty, or   dry-clean-only fabrics, you can jump to this  timestamp; and as always, if you’re concerned   about any cleaning process ruining a garment  that you have, start by testing an area of the  

Garment that isn’t normally visible. First, layer  baking soda over the stain to see if it draws   out any wine. If it does turn pink, keep repeating  this process until the baking soda stops turning   pink. Then, find a cleanser. Most laundry detergent  is designed to target organic stains including  

Tannins, so apply a drop or dust ing of detergent  to the stain to cover it completely, then activate   it using the hottest water that is safe for the  garment, checking the tag for care instructions. Then, with a soft brush or a sponge, gently dab  the treatment into the fabric. Continue dabbing.

(No, not like that.) Continue dabbing until the stain  begins to disappear or liquefy. If appropriate, you   can also soak the garment in a cleaning solution  for several hours. Rinse with cold water, then dab   dry with paper towels or a clean cloth or towel. Repeat this process until you’ve successfully  

Removed the stain, then you can put the garment  in the washing machine as normal. But, don’t put   it in the dryer until you’re sure that the stain  is gone as the heat from the dryer can set the   stain. If the stain persists, consider using a  stain targeting detergent like the Laundress  

Stain Solution, Presto! Biobased, Arm and Hammer Plus  Oxyclean, or Dirty Labs Detergent, or you can use   a product specifically formulated for wine stains  like Chateau Spill Wine Remover or Gonzo Wine Out, and   as always, these products are merely suggestions.  This video is 100% not sponsored. Use all of these  

Products according to their labeled instructions  and make sure to take note of warnings about   appropriate fabric types. If your regular clothing  detergent doesn’t seem to be cutting it and you   don’t have any specialty products on hand then,  you can replicate their stain-fighting power  

Using this household solution. It probably won’t be  as effective as a dedicated stain remover, but it   should help. Combine 1 tablespoon of white vinegar,  1 tablespoon of dish soap, and 2 cups of water; and   if the stained fabric in question is white, you can  substitute the vinegar with half a cup of hydrogen  

Peroxide. This will function somewhat like bleach, however, so it should be used carefully and not   with any colored fabrics. Apply this solution using  the same steps as for the detergents we mentioned   above, and if the stain still persists, then you can  jump to this time stamp for our tips about removing  

Old wine stains. Next up, though, let’s cover stain  removal for delicate and specialty fabrics. First   up, for knitwear, create a solution of cool water  and a mild detergent, apply it to the stain, and   let it sit for a few minutes. Next, soak the entire  garment in a solution of tepid water and Woolite  

Or a comparable detergent. Finally, hand wash the  entire garment and then let it air dry. For more   care tips of this type, you can consult our full  guide to wool sweater maintenance. Next, for silks   and comparable delicate fabrics, apply baby powder  or talcum powder to the stain and replace it as  

Needed as you did with the salt. Then, fully clear  away the powder and hand wash the garment with a   detergent formulated for delicates like Studio  by Tide, The Laundress Delicate Wash, or Heritage   Park Detergent. Then, allow the garment to air dry  and repeat this process as needed. For leather and  

Suede, you can follow essentially the same process  as for silks and delicates, replacing the detergent, however, with a dedicated leather or suede cleaner.  Of course, follow the listed instructions on   your product of choice. Finally here, any garment  that is labeled dry clean only should go to the  

Dry cleaners, but if you’d like to be a bit more  adventurous and try it yourself, you can find our   guide to washing suits at home here. Next up,  let’s cover our suggestions for removing old wine  

Stains. If you get to a wine stain before it dries  completely (usually within the first 24 hours or so),  then you should have good luck getting it out. But,  if you’ve found an old stain or are dealing with  

One that is persisting, then follow these tips.  First, cover the stain with a cleaner that is   appropriate to the fabric type, then submerge the  garment in question in cold water. If the fabric   is spot clean only meanwhile, then you can simply  soak the affected area with cold water. Submerge  

Or soak for at least 30 minutes, but ideally, you  should leave the garment this way overnight to   let the soaking take even more effect. Essentially,  this process is intended to reactivate the stain, so that it can be more easily removed from the  fabric. Next, apply a dedicated or wine-targeting  

Stain remover, following both its instructions  and those on the tags of your garment. Then, wash   the garment as usual, keeping in mind that you may  need to repeat this process several times. If this  

Is the case it’s a good idea to take a picture of  the stain after each washing so that you can tell   whether you’re making progress or not. Finally, if  your stain refuses to budge, it’s probably time   to call in professional help. 

[clip from “Better Call Saul”] Saul: “And that’s why I fight for you, Albuquerque. Better Call Saul!” So, if you determine that you can’t get the stain out  yourself, you should try to get your garment to  

The dry cleaners as soon as possible so that the  stain has less of an opportunity to set further. They may be strong, the stains from wine and rosé,  but if you’re earnest, you can get out even the  

Toughest stains. And let us know in the comments  if you got our little literary reference there.  And also let us know in the comments if there  are any wine washing or tannin-targeting tips   we might have missed in today’s video. I know  that as I’m doing today’s outfit rundown, I’ll  

Be on the lookout for stains I might have missed. In today’s video, I’m wearing a casual outfit, good   for doing some garment care around the house  and also appropriate for the relatively warm   early December we’re currently experiencing at the  time of this video’s filming. The central element,  

Of course, is my cardigan sweater from Charles Tyrwhitt, appropriately enough in a burgundy color they call   “wine.” I’m wearing it over a French-cuffed shirt  also from Charles Tyrwhitt, featuring a magenta and   blue-checked pattern over a white ground. The shirt  has French cuffs, but I’m wearing them configured  

In a barrel style today with simple black links  to fit more easily under the sweater sleeves. My   trousers are plain navy blue to harmonize with  one of the accent colors in the shirt, and in   the outdoor footage you’re seeing, I’m also wearing  one of my flat caps. This one from the Polish brand  

Poszetka. It features a houndstooth pattern in blue  and off-white tones. To continue the casual feel   of today’s outfit. I’ve also left product out  of my hair and let my beard grow further. Let   me know in the comments if you like this look  on me. My shoes are dark oxblood penny loafers  

From Allen Edmonds, also in a similar wine sort  of color, and my socks are two-tone solids from   Fort Belvedere in burgundy and white. Finally, for  my fragrance today, I’ve gone for Quatro Rosso or   Four Rosso from the Roberto Ugolini collection.  It has a warm yet floral character that’s good for  

This time of year, and of course, the red tones  of the bottle harmonize with my outfit. So, for   the socks I’m wearing in today’s video, as well as  fragrances from the Roberto Ugolini collection and   a wide array of other classic men’s accessories,  you can take a look at the Fort Belvedere shop here.

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