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How do you get old red wine stains out of clothes?

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by Andres

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Mix together equal parts Dawn dishwashing detergent and hydrogen peroxide. Pour the mixture over the wine stain and allow it to soak in. You should see the stain begin to fade almost immediately. After you have allowed the mixture to soak into the stain, launder the clothing normally.

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Considering this, are wine stains permanent?

BASIC INFO. Red wine will stain fibers that it sinks into for too long and they become permanent if heated in a dryer as they will then “set.” The goal then is to “lift” the red wine off of the fibers by diluting it and wicking it away.

Similarly one may ask, can red wine come out of clothes? Red wine, specifically, will stain fibers if it’s allowed to sit for too long, and exposure to heat can render these stains permanent. To deal with these stains, you need a detergent that can dilute the stain, lift it, and wash it away in one step, without rubbing.

Consequently, does boiling water take out wine stains?

Coat the stain generously with the salt and let it sit for about five minutes. Once your water is boiling, slowly pour it over the stain. Real Simple recommends doing it at about 8 inches high over the stain. “Pouring it at this height gives you enough force to flush out the stain,” they advise.

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Hi, my name is Andres. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of my friends and neighbors get the most sparkling carpets and rugs they’ve ever seen. In fact, many tell me they love taking their shoes off and rubbing their toes in the soft, fluffy carpet after they get the most thorough cleaning ever! They told me they wanted more… and I’m giving it to them!

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