Ultimate Holiday Stain Guide: 4 Festive Stains and How to Remove Them

It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are upon us, and you’re probably starting to feel the pressure of the festive season. Whether you’re going solo this Christmas or spending some much-needed time with the people you love most, there’s one thing we all collectively dread…holiday stains.

Luckily for you, we’ve got your back. Keep reading this blog to discover our ultimate holiday stain guide. We’re diving into 4 of the most common festive stains and how to remove them!

4 Festive Stains and How to Remove Them

Red Wine

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just enjoy the occasional festive tipple, we’ve all faced the chaos that ensues after a red wine spill. While it’s easy to assume that the stain will simply never come out, make sure to try our tips before expelling your laundry to the trash pile.

1. Rub your go-to liquid laundry detergent or some regular dish soap into the stain

2. Soak your laundry item in a bowl of COLD water for around 30 minutes

3. Apply a stain remover to the stain and wash on your usual machine cycle (don’t forget to read the care labels first!)

4. Repeat until the stain is no longer visible

Gravy or Turkey Fat

No holiday meal is complete without a generous helping of gravy, but the oily composition of your favorite sauce can be a nightmare when it comes to stain removal. Before you start panic-googling ‘laundry service near me’ on Christmas Day, give this advice a go.

1. Using a blunt knife or spoon, scrape away any excess gravy without spreading the sauce around your treasured clothing item

2. Take your regular household dish soap and work it into the stain using circular motions

3. Rinse the item under warm water to remove the soap and any oily remnants

4. Wash on your usual laundry cycle and air-dry for best results 

Cranberry Sauce

There’s no better accompaniment to a delicious turkey sandwich, right? Cranberry sauce is certainly a festive favorite, but it can be a real pain for stain removal. This tip is ideal if you’re left hanging without any stain remover to hand over the holiday season.

1. Rinse the stain with cool water and remove any excess juice or berry remnants

2. Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar and half a teaspoon of your go-to liquid laundry detergent with half a cup of cold water

3. Work the mixture directly into the stain using a sponge and circular motions

4. If the stain remains after your usual wash, use some rubbing alcohol on the stain and repeat the process

Glitter and Glue

If little ones dominate your household, chances are you’ll have to face a glitter-and-glue explosion during the festive period. Follow these steps if aprons didn’t serve their purpose and you can’t access your ‘laundry near me’ search results in good time.

1. Peel or scrape off any excess glue and glitter

2. Soak the stain in cold water

3. Create a bleach solution

4. Soak the garment (avoid more extended periods for brighter colored clothing)

5. Wash in a warm cycle and repeat if necessary

So, that’s the end of our ultimate stain removal guide for the holiday season. If you’re still struggling to keep on top of your laundry during the festivities, why not visit WaveMAX Laundry in Thornton? We’ve got the professional advice and equipment required to keep your laundry looking and feeling fresher than ever. Head to our website now to find out more about our laundry services.

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