How to Remove a Stain From a Wool Sweater

Every year during Christmas, it is inevitable that if I am wearing anything white, I will spill something on it within the first hour. I end up dabbing, wiping, and blotting the spots but no matter what I do, they end up staining my favorite holiday clothes. So, here is the guide we all need this time of year- how to remove a stain out of a wool sweater. Enjoy!


1. Make sure you prep the area by removing any excess food or drink that has spilled on the sweater.

2. Create a solution of half white vinegar, half soft wool soap and add it to a liter of warm water. Soak a cloth rag in the solution and blot out the stain from the outside in.

3. When you get home, fill your bathroom or kitchen sink halfway with 50/50 solution of lukewarm water and laundry detergent. Then proceed to fill your sink until full with cold water.

4. Place the wool sweater in the sink and let it soak for about 10 minutes. Find the stains and rub gently. Drain the soap solution and rinse the sweater thoroughly.

5. For tough stains: Refill the sink with about 4-6 cups of water or until it has reached about 3 inches high. Add 1/3 cup of white vinegar (right) to the water and lightly scrub the stain again. (Note: Some of the dye color may leach from the sweater in this step)

6. Rinse thoroughly. Wrap the sweater in a towel and twist gently until the towel is sopping and
unwrap. Repeat with another dry towel.

7. Iron the sweater if it is still damp. Allowing the sweater to air dry will shrink it.