Gerda, “How to get zambuca stains out of a lace dress?”
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Regardless of the type of liquor, the stains can be removed the same way. If the liquor is not removed quickly, the sugar in it can cause a dark brown stain that is difficult to remove, if not impossible. Follow the steps below to remove the stains.¹
Removing the Stain
You Will Need:
- Water or seltzer
- Dish liquid
- White vinegar
- Borax
Steps to Remove the Stain:
- For a fresh spill, blot up as much liquid as possible.
- Rinse the area with cold water or seltzer.²
- Mix a small amount of dish liquid with water to make suds. Blot the stain with the soapy water, wait a few minutes for the soap to loosen the stain, then rinse the area.²
- For stubborn stains, combine 1 part vinegar to 1 part water³ and blot the stain with the solution. This solution is also the best choice if your liquor was mixed with cola or juice.²
- Another option is borax. Mix a teaspoon in a cup of water, then blot the stain with the solution.⁴
- When the stain is removed, launder the garment as usual.²
Additional Tips and Advice
- Do not use heat on the garment until you are sure the stain is removed as heat can cause an alcohol stain to become permanent.¹
- Alcohol can react with your clothing dye and the resulting stains from that that are usually permanent.²
Sources
- Don Aslett’s Stainbuster’s Bible
- Stain Removal by Stephanie Zia
- Vinegar by Vicki Lansky
- Joey Green’s Cleaning Magic by Joey Green
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