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Red wine is more likely to leave permanent stains and you should therefore proceed as follows.
The sooner you treat a white wine stain, the better chance you have of getting rid of it.
Removing wine stains
Wine can cause persistent stains on your clothes, tablecloths and fabric sofa seats. It is important to treat a stain as soon as possible if you want to try to remove it completely. There is also a different approach to white and red wine stains. Let’s list it all up.
Getting rid of red wine stains
Mop up the stain immediately with a cloth with vinegar. If you do not have vinegar at hand, you can also use white wine (as the acid neutralises the red wine) or another colourless alcohol such as gin or vodka.
Then throw salt on the wine stain. Don't be stingy with the salt and feel free to apply a thick layer. If the salt turns red, it means it has become saturated and it is best to apply new salt.
Finally, wash everything in the washing machine, preferably on a programme that has a pre-wash and main wash.
Getting rid of white wine stains
It's important to immediately mop up as much wine as possible with kitchen paper or a dry cloth.
Afterwards, rinse the fabric with clear water (or even better, distilled water).
If possible, put the piece of garment in the washing machine immediately afterwards. If not, treat the stain with a mixture of water and detergent and let it soak in a bucket of water.
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