Salt on red wine stains
Salt and white wine did poorly in a UC Davis comparison.
Evidence: University laboratory comparison found folklore methods weakProfessional review not claimed
What the sources say
Wine Spectator reports a UC Davis study of eight cleaners on four fabrics. Many, including folklore remedies, did no better than laundering alone. White wine helped only on nylon and sometimes made stains worse.
Evidence assessment: University laboratory comparison found folklore methods weak. This describes the scope of the guidance we checked, not proof that the remedy works for you.
Cautions
- Check the fabric care label; silk and wool may need professional cleaning.
No method is given for this entry. The guidance we checked discourages this use or shows it does not do what tradition claims.
Ingredients & category
Sources
- Wine Spectator: UC Davis studies wine-stain removers — link and wording checked 30 September 2026
Source-checking is not clinical or veterinary review. Specific historical origin not established from the source reviewed.