Red Wine Stain {DIY Removal}

As a rule, I try to avoid commercial cleaners, particularly ones that contain fragrances and/or dyes. They make my skin itchy, they aren’t well-regulated by the FDA, and I just don’t really trust them. If I spill something, I typically take care of it right away so there isn’t time for a stain to set. However, this was not case when I unwittingly spilled red wine on one of my favorite lounging-around-the-house cardigans last week. On the bright side, it gave me a chance to test a stain removal method using common household products.

 Here’s the method in question:

The garment:

Step One: Grab the hydrogen peroxide.

Step Two: Grab the dish soap.

Step Three: Mix them up.

Step Four: Dab onto fabric.

Step Five: Let it soak for a few minutes.

Step Six: Rinse with cool water.

Success! The red wine stain came out incredibly easily, which I found especially impressive since it was a week old. And, while my younger self is thoroughly embarrassed that tough stain removal impresses me enough to warrant exclamation point usage, my present self is legitimately looking forward to lounging in my stain free cardigan in the very near future.