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What to do with red wine stains on a tablecloth?

Oh no, red wine on the tablecloth! Accidents can happen in a small corner.

Red wine is always problematic in tablecloths.
The material of the tablecloth also makes a big difference. The more natural the material, the harder it is to clean. This is why you see many tablecloths with a small percentage of polyester.

If you have spilled red wine, we recommend that you do the following:
  1. As soon as the wine has been spilled, immediately pour white wine over the stain.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the wine stain. And lots of salt! Let this sit for about 5 minutes, so that the salt can absorb the red and white wine completely. Tip: the sooner you sprinkle the salt after the spill, the easier the stain will disappear.
Didn't you notice that your visitors spilled something and it's already dried?! Then follow these steps.
  1. Mix one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and one tablespoon of household vinegar with 250 ml of warm water.
  2. Dab the mixture onto the stain.
  3. Wet the stain thoroughly and let it dry.
  4. Repeat these steps until the stain is (almost) gone and put the tablecloth in the washing machine.

Stains from foods with strong dyes are always difficult. That is why we recommend not to let it dry and to take action immediately. This can save you a lot of time and energy.
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