How do you get a red wine stain off a white business shirt?

I took this white shirt to the dry cleaners and they couldn't remove a red wine stain. It's a pure white shirt but it says on the label no bleaching. What else can I do to remove the stain? It's quite expensive and I borrowed it from a friend so really want to get it out!|||I'd keep trying Laundry's until I found one who would do it. It can be done. Here's what I found for you if you do it yourself:


Removing Old Red Wine Stains


Dried wine stains are more difficult to remove, but not impossible. Again, be sure throughout the process to blot the stain, not rub it, as this will only push the stain further into the fabric.





You Will Need:


Non-bleach/Non-alkali dish detergent such as Dawn


Hydrogen peroxide (3%)


Towel


Cloth white cloths or paper towels


Cream of Tartar


Water


How to Remove the Red Wine Stain:


These techniques should be safe for most washable fabrics, but be sure to test a small, inconspicuous spot to ensure there is no discoloring or damage to the fabric fibers.





It鈥檚 very important to BLOT throughout this entire process DO NOT SCRUB. Working from the outside of the stain towards the center will keep the stain from spreading.


Place a towel inside of the garment to keep the stain from transferring to the other side.


Blot the stain with a solution of one part dish detergent and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide.


If this does not remove the stain, try applying a paste made of cream of tartar and water.


Let it set for a few minutes and then rinse by blotting with a clean damp towel.


When the stain is removed, wash the clothing in cold water following detergent recommendations on the care tag.


You may want to air-dry the clothing to be sure the stain is not noticeable when it鈥檚 dry. If you place it in the dryer and it鈥檚 not completely gone, it will be set from the heat and impossible to remove.


Additional Tips and Ideas


Avoid using warm water, as it can speed up the setting process and make the stain more difficult to remove.


If you鈥檙e traveling, or are in a pinch, try rubbing white Colgate toothpaste on the stain to remove it.


If the stain is on a garment that is dry-clean only, do not pre-treat or attempt to remove the stain. Take the item to a professional cleaner as soon as possible to have the stain treated.|||You could try putting some Eucalyptus oil on the stain and then washing as normal - my mum swears by it!