Easily remove wine stains from many materials

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Many homesteaders enjoy the process of making their own wine. It is a great way to further the self sufficient lifestyle and a fun hobby to experiment with. One problem with wine is its amazing ability to stain. Whether you are enjoying this delicious beverage or bottling it, chances are you are bound to splash a bit on your clothes or carpet at one point or another.

If you have had wine splash on clothing before, you probably know how badly it stains. Have no fear – there is a way to prevent wine from staining your favorite materials. The best part about this is that the stain remover is inexpensive and likely in your kitchen cabinet.

Salt. That is all you’ll need to remove wine stains from your clothing. The trick is to use the salt immediately. As soon as you get wine on your clothing (or any material) simply cover the spot with a layer of salt and let it absorb the wine for several minutes. After approximately 5 to 10 minutes have passed, throw the material into the washing machine and turn on the cold cycle.

There are some instances where you can’t machine wash the damaged material. If you can, try hand washing the item in a large sink or tub. You should always use caution if the damaged item is a delicate material. If it is dry clean only, you should not wash it.

I once spilled a glass of red wine on my white cotton curtains. I used salt and the cold cycle immediately after this incident occurred and there is NO trace of the wine on my curtains today!