How to Remove Wine Stains from Polyester

If you need to remove wine stains from a shirt which contains polyester, then you will probably know that this material can hold onto liquids very hand. Polyester absorbs liquid easily, and this can mean that you end up with an unattractive wine stain on a shirt or blouse. If you do not remove this stain quickly, it is very difficult to remove at all.

Step 1 - Add White Wine

Remove as much of the stain as possible onto a cloth, and then add a little white wine to the stain. White wine can help to lighten the stain, so it will not be as prominent as before. Take care not to rub the polyester, as this will force the liquids even further across the face of the material. Instead, blot lightly at the stain.

Step 2 - Add Salt and Water

Put a little salt to the polyester, and then add cold water. You need to keep the liquid from drying, and warm water could help, so it must be as cold as possible.

Step 3  - Add Soap

Mix a little soap with some hydrogen peroxide until a soapy mixture is formed. Put this onto the stain, and then dab over it with the cloth.