Can You Really Remove Red Wine Stains Using White Wine?

Posted by Tandra Barner on Saturday, June 8, 2024

That's right! And we don't mean by drinking the white wine to the point where you no longer care about the stain, either. According to VinePair, white wine may have a component in it that dilutes the dark color in red wine, making it easier to lift the stain. The site tested that theory with its own experiment, and the results were quite shocking: White wine removed the stain pretty easily, and without leaving a brown mark behind.

While the best results in VinePair's experiment came from a stain-remover pen, not everybody carries one (although maybe we should). To remove red wine in a pinch with white wine, Bob Vila recommends pouring some white wine on the stain and carefully blotting it with a white, clean cloth. Again, dab, don't rub! When you get home, immediately throw the garment in the wash as you usually would to clean it thoroughly. Good as new!

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