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Red Wine Stain Cleaning Tip
Red wine spills result in an absorbed type of stain that is reddish or purplish in color and contains alcohol, sugar, tannin and various coloring agents.
1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot (See Caution Below)
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
6. Apply dry cleaning solvent, blot.
AMMONIA 1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in 1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry cleaning solvent, or "oil solvent" contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufac-turers' instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlo-rethylene -- considered quite hazardous).
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