Friends who love wine, do you often go to various parties and dinners, drink together and enjoy a good time? However, in this joyful atmosphere, have you ever experienced the embarrassing moment of accidentally spilling red wine? At that moment, not only the atmosphere froze, but what was even worse was that when you discovered red wine stains on that LB or CUCCI jersey, you were so heartbroken that you wanted to stab yourself with a knife! Don’t worry, today we will have a battle against red wine stains and teach you how to easily deal with this unexpected challenge.
Small household items show their talents: Salt
Salt, a condiment that can be found everywhere in the kitchen, is actually a quick and easy way to remove red wine stains. When red wine just splashes onto clothes, quickly sprinkle a layer of salt on them. Use the absorbent properties of salt crystals to absorb the red wine before it completely penetrates the fabric. This method is especially effective with natural fabrics like cotton, denim, and linen. Remember, sprinkle salt quickly, hard and accurately to save your jersey to the greatest extent.
Weak alkaline magic tool: Soda water
Soda water, a good helper for household cleaning, also performs well in removing red wine stains. Soda water is weakly alkaline and can react with the acidic components in red wine to produce carbonation, thereby eliminating the color. Simply pour the soda over the red wine stain, wait for it to bubble up, and continue pouring until the color of the red wine stain gradually fades. Finally, let the fabric air dry naturally and you will find that the red wine stain has magically disappeared.
Cats’ Secret Weapon: Cat Litter
You would never have thought that cat litter could be a great helper in removing red wine stains. Cat litter contains highly absorbent chemicals that quickly soak up liquids, similar to or even better than table salt. When a red wine stain appears, quickly grab a handful of cat litter and gently rub it on the stain, allowing the litter to slowly absorb the wine stain. Afterwards, gently vacuum the cat litter off the fabric and the red wine stain will go away.
The choice of a true man: Shaving cream
For those of you who pursue masculinity, shaving cream is not only a must-have for daily care, but also a great choice for removing red wine stains. Shaving cream contains stain removers that can penetrate and remove wine stains from fabric. Spray shaving cream on the red wine stain and wait for it to penetrate the fabric, then gently rub it to clean it. You will find that the red wine stains disappear without a trace, just like being “shaved” away by shaving cream.
Instant savior on the wine table: white wine
Why is white wine the favorite for removing red wine stains? Because many times, the parties we attend are not at home, and it is obviously impractical to carry salt or cat litter with us. But white wine, red wine’s good partner, often accompanies us. Using the principle of like dissolves like, drop white wine on the red wine stain and allow the two to “communicate” for a while to neutralize the pigment. Then wipe gently with paper towels or thick towels, and finally wash with laundry detergent. This method is simple and practical, and is an instant lifesaver at parties.
After mastering the above methods, you still need to remember a few tips for stain removal:
(1) Speed determines success or failure
The key to removing red wine stains is speed. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove red wine stains. Therefore, once you discover red wine stains, take immediate action.
(2) Blot instead of wiping
When dealing with red wine stains, avoid rubbing too hard to prevent the alcohol from penetrating deeper into the fabric, making it more difficult to clean. The correct way to do it is to gently blot the wine stain with a paper towel or towel.
(3) Dark-colored clothing is safer
When attending a party, try to wear dark-colored clothing. White or light-colored clothing is more likely to show red wine stains, making them more difficult to clean. Dark-colored clothing can better hide red wine stains, making you more confident at a party.
Next time you’re at a party and you’re faced with an embarrassing red wine stain, try these methods to restore your stylish outfit to its original glory!
