How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains
Roses and red wine set the mood for a romantic evening. Unfortunately, nothing can kill the mood faster than an unsightly red stain. Follow these tips to keep your sweetheart from seeing red.How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Acetate, Fiberglass, Rayon, Triacetate
Blot up the excess with a clean cloth. Sponge (the method of using a dampened pad to apply light strokes, moving outward from the center of the stain) any remaining stain with water and apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad moistened with wet spotter. Let it remain as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep the stain and pad moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Flush (the method of applying stain remover to loosen staining material and residue from stain removers) with water. Repeat until no more stain is removed.
To make a dry spotter, combine 1 part coconut oil (available at pharmacies and health food stores) and 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. This solution may be stored if the container is tightly capped to prevent evaporation of the solvent. Mineral oil may be substituted for the coconut oil, but is not quite as effective. Caution: Dry-cleaning solvents are poisonous and may be flammable. Wet spotter: To prepare a wet spotter, mix 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Shake well before each use. Store wet spotter in a plastic squeeze bottle. |
Acrylic Fabric, Modacrylic, Nylon Olefin
Polyester, Spandex
Note: Be sure to remove the sugar residue or it will cause a permanent stain. Blot up the excess liquid and presoak (the method of soaking a stained article in warm water before laundering it) the stain in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent, and 1 tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and sponge with rubbing alcohol. Launder as soon as possible.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Asphalt, Bamboo,
Brass, Bronze, Cane, Ceramic Glass/Tile,
Copper, Cork, Enamel, Glass, Gold, Grout,
Iron, Ivory Jade, Linoleum, Paint (flat or gloss), Pewter, Plexiglas, Polyurethane, Stainless Steel, Tin, Vinyl Clothing, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Wallcovering, Zinc
Blot up any excess spill. Wipe the surface with a cloth or sponge dipped in warm sudsy water. Rinse well and wipe dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Alabaster, Marble
Blot up the excess. Wipe the surface with a cloth dipped in a solution of washing soda or detergent (not soap) and water. Rinse well and wipe dry. If a stain remains, mix a few drops of ammonia with 1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide. Soak a white blotter with the solution and place it over the stain. Weigh it down with a heavy object. Continue applying the solution until the stain has been bleached out. Rinse well and wipe dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Bluestone, Brick, Concrete, Flagstone,
Granite, Limestone Masonry Tile Slate,
Terrazzo
Mix a solution of washing soda or detergent and warm water. Gently brush (the method of using a stiff-bristled brush to sweep staining material up onto a piece of paper) stain away with cloth or soft-bristled brush dipped in the solution. Rinse with clear water and allow to dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Burlap, Silk, Wool
Note: Be sure to remove the sugar residue or it will cause a permanent stain. Blot up the excess wine. Sponge the stain with water and apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad dampened with wet spotter and let it stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep the pad and stain moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Flush with water and repeat until no more stain is being lifted. If any stain does remain, sponge with rubbing alcohol and cover with an absorbent pad dampened with alcohol. Let it remain as long as any stain is being lifted. Change the pad as it picks up the stain and keep both the stain and pad moist with alcohol. Flush thoroughly with water. For stubborn or old stains, try moistening the area with a solution of 1 teaspoon liquid laundry detergent safe for silk or wool and 1 cup warm water. Cover with an absorbent pad dipped in the solution and wrung nearly dry. Let it stand for 30 minutes, adding enough solution to keep the area warm and barely moist. When stain is removed, flush thoroughly with water and allow to dry.
These spot removal techniques have explained how to get rose and red wine stains out of everything from bamboo to burlap. Still wondering how to remove these spots from foam rubber? Keep reading.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains: More Tips
Now you know how to save your granite from being ravaged by rose and red wine stains. But what about your synthetic fur? These tips will salvage your faux fox stole.How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Carpet (synthetic or wool), Foam Rubber
Note: Be sure to remove the sugar residue or it will cause a permanent stain. Blot up what you can with an absorbent pad. Apply Up & Out (do not use on wool) or Stain-X Carpet Stain Remover. Or, flush the stain on area rugs or sponge carpeting with a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Blot with a clean pad, rinse well with water and blot up all the excess liquid with an absorbent pad. Weigh down with a heavy object. When no more liquid is absorbed, allow to thoroughly air dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Cotton, Linen
Blot up the excess, then pretreat (the method of applying a stain-removing agent directly to the stained area) with Shout Liquid Laundry Stain Remover or Spray 'n Wash and launder. If that is not possible, presoak the stain in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent and let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse well with water and sponge area with rubbing alcohol. Rinse again with water and allow to dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Felt, Fur (natural or synthetic)
Blot up the excess stain. Mix dishwashing detergent in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds. Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply. Rinse with a cloth dampened with clear water. Allow to thoroughly air dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Leather, Suede
Blot up excess wine. Mix a solution of mild soap in lukewarm water. Swish to create a great volume of suds. Apply only the foam with a sponge. Rinse well with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry. For leather only, condition with Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebing's Saddle Soap.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Porcelain Dishes, Porcelain Fixtures
Wash the stain with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water. Rinse well and wipe dry with a soft cloth. To remove any old or set stains in the bottom of dishes, dip a soft damp cloth into a little baking soda and wipe away any remaining residue. Rinse well and wipe dry.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Silver
Wash silver in hot soapy water. Rinse in hot water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
How to Remove Rose and Red Wine Stains From:
Wood
Mix dishwashing detergent in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds. Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply to the stain. Rinse well with a clean cloth dampened with cool water. Polish or wax as soon as possible.
Rose and red wine stains can do great things for your love life, but they are no friends of household surfaces and laudry stains. These tips will stop unsightly stains in their tracks.