It is holiday party time!
Let’s face it, juggling a drink and buffet plate is no easy feat. Add to that the jostling and maneuvering inherent at any party, and the chances of a spill or stain increase dramatically.
We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: what do you do when your favorite outfit gets a wine, soda or dipping sauce stain? As little as possible.
Water, club soda and even ‘miracle’ stain removal products will generally do more harm than good. They will disturb sizings, cause rings and in some cases pull the color in dyes. Rubbing a stain creates friction which will abrade the fibers and cause irreparable harm. The fact is we can probably remove the stain safely, but there’s little we can do about dye disturbance, rings and fiber damage from abrasion. So, what should you do?
Follow these simple, non-destructive steps –
– gently remove any excess
– place a clean white cloth UNDER the stained fabric and blot from the top with a clean white cloth
– NEVER RUB a stain
– bring the item in promptly for cleaning
Stains will oxidize and set if left untreated for any length of time. The alcohol in liquors and wines can pull color. So in the case of spots and stains, haste does not make waste. The quicker you bring the item in for cleaning, the more likely the stain removal treatment will have a favorable outcome.
As always, if you have any questions about stain removal or garment care, ask us. We are happy to share our expertise with you.
