Tips To Remove Red Wine from Your Leather Apparel

If you are facing difficulty in removing red wine blemishes from your leather outfits, here are some simple steps that you can consider while cleaning them.

Stains of red wine on your favorite leather outfit can be really frustrating as it is difficult to remove.  You can likely wipe out a stain caused by the red wine on leather clothing only if you act quickly and smartly as well.  The longer you take time to remove this stain, the more it will add to your list of difficulties.  Unlike other fabric, make sure that the stain removal cleansers you use won’t impinge on the tint or finishing of your apparel.

However, in case of removing the stains of red wine, time are the quintessence and the only prospect of taking away the stains immediately from your garment. Follow the below given professional leather cleaning tips so as to eradicate stains from your leather outfit.

  • Sprinkle some amount of table salt directly on the surface of the stain.  Salt helps in absorbing the red coloring of wine and also aids the stain from setting even deeper. Simply allow the salt to stay on the stain for quite few minutes so that it can absorb the coloring and liquid.
  • By making use of pastry brush or artist’s brush, gently move away the surplus salt from the surface of leather.
  • Remove the excess moisture my using dye free or plain white cloth. Remember, not to rub the material, only blot it.
  • Daub the red wine stain by using white wine.
  • Blot the leather again so that the stain dries. However, if you still find the stain, you can dad club soda on it.  Again, dry it by pressing gently with dye free cloth.
  • Now, allow your leather outfit to dry completely.  For drying, you can directly hang it on the shaded space or else you can make use of hair dryer but ensure it is on low setting.
  • Once the garment becomes dry, condition it with saddle soap or leather cleaner. This step is extremely vital as dry leather material tears easily which can make it appear shabby.  This also helps in making the outfit smooth and conditioned.

Avoid rubbing it harder. Even though leather is a tough and durable material, rubbing them harder can damage the fabric. Never make use of acidify stuffs like lemon juice as it may worsen the blemishes. If stains still persist, take help from professional cleaners.

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