The party is a success if the guests unanimously sprinkle salt on a freshly made red wine stain! Let's drop the dances with a tambourine in this case and proceed to action.
Emergency Cleaning Aid
The main problem with wine stains is that most often they appear at the wrong time when you are visiting friends, and there is no way to do laundry or take off soiled clothes. If trouble happened in your house, there are more chances to save the thing.
First aid is to eliminate excess fluid: the less strong drink is absorbed into the fabric, the easier it is to remove. Any napkin or paper towel will do for this, but remember that you need to get the surface wet, not at all to increase the size of the disaster.
Next, we offer a universal option for removing stains, which is applicable even at a party. It will be possible to save both cotton clothes and things made of silk, linen and other delicate fabrics. So, remove red stain "without leaving the checkout":
- You will need paper napkins, salt and a small container.
- Mix salt with running water until mushy.
- Apply the mixture to the stain and rub it in, but don't overdo it on delicate fabrics.
- Usually, the result is immediate and final, if not, repeat.
- As soon as the salt takes on the liquid, remove it with napkins.
Although the procedure effectively removes stains, a subsequent wash is still required.. Rinse clothes in cool water with ammonia added (1 liter of water = 1 tsp of ammonia).After that, proceed with the usual washing in a gentle mode. This recipe is also suitable for removing ink from a ballpoint pen from clothes.
Removing wine stains from colored fabrics
If it was not possible to quickly eliminate pollution, it is worth resorting to more painstaking and potent means. A selection of cleanliness methods includes home remedies, household chemicals, and specialized formulations.
Method number 1: yolk and glycerin on guard of color
Mix egg yolk and pharmacy glycerin in proportions of 1 to 1. Without wetting the fabric, apply the mixture to the contaminated area, wait 2-3 hours and rinse. Place the garment in the washing machine drum for a gentle wash or hand wash in warm soapy water.
Method number 2: boiling water
Boil the kettle, if the affected area is large - a 5-liter pan. Invite an assistant and stretch the thing over the bath. Pour boiling water in a thin stream directly onto the stain until it disappears completely. Recall that boiling water is an effective remedy for fresh strawberry stains, which is used for cotton and natural fabrics.
Method number 3: hydrogen peroxide + alcohol
Everything is simple here: mix 1:1 hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, dilute with a glass of water. Wet cotton wool or sponge in the solution, treat the surface and leave for 5-7 minutes. Followed by a delicate wash at moderate temperature.
emergency measures
Do not rush to despair and send your favorite blouse to a distant closet. You can save a stubborn stain, even if you have tried various methods before. Head to the nearest household chemicals department and look for stain remover for colored items. The label must be marked "for color". Follow the instructions, then wash normally.
How to wash wine: we return snow-whiteness
With white things, things are much simpler: natural and chemical bleaches will help you!
Method number 1: citric acid
You will need citric acid, clean water, a cotton swab or cosmetic sponge. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in proportions of 2 g per 250 ml of water. Immerse the swab in the solution and treat the contaminated area. Waiting time - 3-5 minutes. If the result is not satisfactory, repeat. Followed by a standard wash in warm water.
Method number 2: soda, salt and powder
In equal proportions, mix salt, baking soda and washing powder, dilute with a little water until a paste forms. Apply to the desired area - 5-7 minutes is enough. Rub the mixture a little and rinse with running water. Be careful with delicate fabrics, the surface of which can be scratched from friction. Baking soda is also great for removing markers from clothes.
Method number 3: let chemistry help
The best choice is bleach or stain remover soap. Such products have a milder effect than classic bleaches and liquid stain removers.
You can prepare a home analogue of such a product from washing powder, dishwashing gel or laundry soap. Mix the selected composition with peroxide in a ratio of 1 to 2. Soak the clothes for half an hour - enjoy the result.
Method number 4: unexpected application
You will need Domestos or any other chlorine based toilet gel/cleaner. Put a drop of gel on a sponge, moisten a little in running water and start cleaning.If the stain does not come off - repeat, increasing the amount of gel. The main rule is not to use a concentrate.
The last hope of the desperate
If all your attempts are in vain, the stain has eaten into the fabric with a stranglehold, you should resort to more stringent methods. Oxygen bleach or white stain remover will do the trick. However, the initial treatment of the contaminated area is mandatory, otherwise you risk getting a faded whitish mark.
Verdict
If you have tried the above methods, and not achieving the desired result, try your luck in dry cleaning. However, after applying a potent stain remover, the chances are completely miserable.
