How do I get red wine and berry out of an apron or uniform?

Do this now

1. Blot it with cold water. (K-State Research and Extension Johnson County)
2. Soak it in cool water. (American Cleaning Institute)

What to use

1. Wash it with chlorine bleach only if the tag allows. (American Cleaning Institute)

Before the dryer

1. Look at the spot before the dryer. Heat sets it. (American Cleaning Institute; New Mexico State University Extension)

Never do this

• Never use soap on a wine or fruit stain. It sets the stain. (K-State Research and Extension Johnson County; University of Georgia Extension)

When to give up

• Keep it out of the dryer if the stain stays. Some stains do not come out. (American Cleaning Institute; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

The words of the sources

Each step above, quoted from the page it comes from.

“never use soap-based products--sets the stains”

“Do not use soap on fruit stains. It will set the stain.”

“First, blot the wine stain with cold water.”

“Sponge the stain with cool water or soak it in cool water”

“Launder; if safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.”

“Do not put it in the dryer until the stain is removed.”

“Heat sets stains. Do not press a stained fabric or dry it in the dryer.”

“not all stains can be removed”