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• Salt is a great stain remover, but works best if you use it within 2 minutes of pouring alcohol. If the alcohol has not completely absorbed into the fabric, the salt crystals will easily absorb it.
• Natural fabrics like cotton, denim and linen often absorb faster than synthetic materials, so you need to react more quickly to stains on natural fibers.

With the soda water solution, pour soda over the stain. Let the liquid bubble. Continue pouring soda until the wine color is gone. Let the fabric dry when there are no more stains. Blot the remaining soda with a paper towel.

• The use of alcohol-bleached soda water is controversial. Some people believe that tap water is just as effective. But in general it is unanimous that the carbonate in soda water works to remove stains.
• Soda also has a lower pH than regular tap water. Weak acids (low pH levels) are known to have a stain removal effect and this property is also a factor to consider.
• Note, do not use any flavored soda water to remove stains, even if they are colorless. Colors, sugars and additives can contribute to the existing stains darkening.

Use a combination of soda water and salt if both are available. Quickly sprinkle a thick layer of salt over the stain and pour the soda water over it. Leave it on for 1 hour, then brush off the salt and pat dry.

• Both of these agents work on their own, but your chances of getting rid of the stain are doubled if you use the two in combination. The salt absorbs the wine, and the soda water will remove the stain as you blot.

If using milk, pour a lot of milk over the stain. Let the milk soak into the cloth, then pat dry with a dishcloth or paper towel. Do not rub it, as doing so may cause the stain to stick to the fabric. The stain will stay clean in up to 1 hour.Wash as usual to remove the milk and its smell.

• Another option is to soak the fabric completely in a bowl or bucket of milk for about an hour, depending on the size of the stain. If the fabric is easy to clean and the stain is quite large, this is a more thorough and effective method.
• Milk works similarly to soda, but the consistency and whiteness of the milk can overcome the red color.
• Milk is not the preferred method for removing red wine stains, but some people prefer it over salt and soda.

If you have soap and hydrogen peroxide, mix two things in equal proportions into a container. Pour, spray, or sponge a lot of the solution onto the stain. Pat dry with a paper towel.

• It is widely believed that Dawn is the best soap that reacts with hydrogen peroxide and works best.
• If available, use a spray bottle. Foam bubbles during the spraying process will help remove stains from fabric, similar to carbonate in soda water.
• If the stain is only permeating one layer of a double-layered garment, you need to place a towel between the two layers of fabric. This will help prevent the solution from seeping through during the spraying and absorbing process.

Use cat sanitizer sand by spreading a layer of sand about 1 cm thick over the entire stain. Use your hands to gently press down to absorb the alcohol. When the stain is clean, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the sand from the fabric.

• Cat litter contains highly absorbent chemicals that quickly absorb liquids, similar to salt but are more effective.
• Like salt, time is of the essence when using a cat's litter box to remove stains. Act quickly - preferably within 2 minutes of spilled alcohol.
• Vacuuming is the easiest way to clean your cat's litter, as tiny grains of sand can clog the drain or make your trash can smell more.

If none of the above solutions are available, use boiling water. When the water is very boiling, spread the stained fabric into the pan and place in the sink. Stand on a chair and pour boiling water over the fabric from a height of about 0.9-1.2 meters. Pour a lot of water over the stain until all the color is gone. Pat the fabric dry with a paper towel.

• While hot water usually causes some stains to stick, it works for red wine stains, due to the ingredients in the wine being fruit.
• Do not use this method on wool or silk fabrics, as hot water will damage the materials.

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Method 2 of 3: Remove dry stains

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   If the stain is already dry, look indoors for one of the following. More detailed instructions are described below.
   • Shaving cream
   • Vodka
   • White wine and baking soda

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   With a shaving cream solution, spray the shaving cream foam completely over the stain. Use a spatula to level the shaving cream on the fabric before washing as usual.
   • Shaving cream's thick lather, combined with its cleansing ingredients, work wonders on stubborn stains.

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   If you have vodka, pour vodka over the stain. Blot the stain with a cloth and continue pouring. Soak the vodka and wait for the stain to fade. Wash as usual.
   • Red wine contains anthocyanins, an alcohol-soluble colorant. So vodka, gin, or any colorless wine with a higher alcohol concentration than red wine can remove the stain.

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   Use white wine in combination with baking soda if available. First use a white wine soaked in stains. Some believe that white wine fades stains, while also preventing the stain from sticking to the fabric (see warning listed below).
   • Make a paste with baking soda at the rate of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Mix well until a dough is formed.
   • Spread a thick layer of baking soda mixture over the stain and let sit for 1 hour. Spray moisture from time to time to prevent the stain from adhering to the fabric. Wash as usual after the stain has faded.
   • The solution to white wine is one of the most controversial methods. Some claim that it can fade stains, others say that using alcohol to bleach alcohol is like adding oil to the fire, it will only stain more. You can use tap water instead if in doubt about this solution.
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Method 3 of 3: Remove stains with cleaning products

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   Determine whether the fabric to be removed can withstand the strength of the detergents. Check fabric ingredient labels, cleaning instructions and warnings.
   • Silk and wool are fragile materials, poorly water-resistant and not resistant to chlorine bleach. In contrast, linen and synthetic materials are often more durable, and cotton fabrics are average.
   • If there is no warning on the fabric product label, try searching online to make sure the fabric to be removed can withstand the cleaning product of your choice.
   • Dry-cleaned only materials should be washed away as soon as possible, preferably within the first day or two of spills. Don't try to wash yourself.

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   Choose a product that is strong but safe for the fabric.
   • Products like OxiClean, Resolve and Wine Away have proven effective in removing stains without damaging fabrics.
   • Cleaning products work in much the same way as the home remedies described above, using their absorbent and chemical properties to remove stains. However, cleaning products can be more reliable because their stains removal effectiveness has been tested.
   • Detergents usually contain bleach. Avoid using any bleach products on wool, silk, felt, leather and spandex.

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   Use a sponge to soak the hot water on the fabric. Then blot as much as possible before using the cleaning product.
   • Blotting the stain will make the rest easier. Stains will be absorbed, allowing the detergent to devote strength to more stubborn stains has begun to stick to the fabric.

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   Use cleaning product as directed. OxiClean and Resolve come in a variety of forms such as detergent, spray or liquid. For best results, follow the product label directions.
   • The Wine Away brand comes in a spray form to spray directly onto stains. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash as usual.
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Advice

• Act as quickly as possible. The longer the stain is, the harder it is to remove.
• Always use blotting, not rubbing. Rubbing will make the stain penetrate deeper into the fabric and make it stronger.

Warning

• Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, so it is not recommended for colored fabrics.
• Do not use heat (dryer, iron) on the stained area until the stain has faded.