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How to Remove Red Wine From Cotton Shirt

This is a quick cleanup plan for red wine on cotton shirt.

Blot first, keep heat away, then use the mildest cleaner that fits the stain and material.
  1. Blot, do not rub.
  2. Rinse from the back when possible.
  3. Pretreat gently.
  4. Wash only after testing.

First move

  • Blot or lift off excess material.
  • Use cool water unless the material label says otherwise.
  • Do not put the item in a dryer until the mark is gone.

Cleaner to try

Start with dish soap or laundry detergent for oily/food stains, oxygen cleaner for washable white fabric, and plain water for unknown stains.

Stop if

  • Color starts lifting.
  • The material changes texture.
  • The stain spreads after two gentle passes.

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