How To Get Marinara Sauce Out Of Clothes

Nichole asked: How can I remove spaghetti sauce stains from my clothing once it has already been washed? I pre-treated the stain with a stain remover and washed it. When it dried, I noticed the stain was still there. I repeated the process but was still not successful in removing the stain.

Spaghetti sauce stains are tomato-based stains and quite difficult to remove. If the item was dried in the dryer, the heat from the cycle has set the stain making it nearly impossible to remove. None the less, there have been stains that have been successfully removed, even after they were supposedly "set" by the heat of the dryer. Here are some methods to remove the stains both immediately as well as tips for those stains that have been left through the entire washing and drying cycles.

Removing Fresh Tomato Stains

You Will Need:

• Palmolive or Dawn dish soap
• Cold water

Steps to Remove the Stains:

1. Tomato stains have an oil component that dish soaps are effective at removing.
2. Begin by applying a small amount of dish soap such as Palmolive or Dawn.
3. Scrub the stain gently with your fingers or by rubbing the two sides of the fabric together.
4. Rinse with cold water.
5. Repeat if any stain remains.
6. When the stain is removed, launder as usual.
7. Avoid drying the shirt until the stain is completely removed.

Removing "Set" Tomato Stains

You Will Need:

• Dishwasher detergent (ensure it does not include bleach if the clothing is colored)
• Ice cube
• Vinegar

Steps to Remove the Stains:

1. Begin by wetting the stained area with water.
2. Apply dishwasher detergent and gently rub it into the stain. Be sure to test a small, hidden area first to check for any changes to the color or texture of the fabric. Either liquid or powder detergent can work, though liquid will likely be easier.
3. Next, rub over the stained area with an ice cube as you are rubbing out the stain.
4. If any stain remains, blot it with a clean cloth moistened with vinegar. The acid in the vinegar should cut through any remaining stains.
5. When the stain is removed, launder as usual.

Boiling Water Method

You Will Need:

• Boiling water
• Heat resistant bowl

Steps to Remove the Stains:

1. Place the shirt over the bowl so that the stain is positioned in the center of the bowl. Stretch the shirt slightly so that there is not a lot of slack in the shirt.
2. Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle or pan.
3. Pour the boiling water through the shirt at the stained area.
4. The boiling water will remove the stain as it goes through the fabric.

Salt and Baking Soda Method

You Will Need:

• Salt
• Baking soda

Steps to Remove the Stains:

1. Mix the salt and baking soda in equal parts with a small amount of water to form a paste.
2. Rub the paste into the stain and work it in with your fingers.
3. Launder the garment as usual.
4. Do not dry the clothing in the dryer until you are sure the stain was removed.
5. If any stain remains, repeat the steps above.

Additional Tips and Ideas

• Whenever applying a new cleaner to a fabric, always test a small, hidden area first to ensure there is no damage to the fibers or texture of the fabric.
• If the clothing is white, try dabbing the stain with hydrogen peroxide. Apply with a clean cloth, allow it to set for a few minutes an then blot dry with a clean cloth. Repeat until the stain is removed and launder as normal.
• Sunshine is a natural bleaching agent. Place the item in the sunlight and it will naturally bleach the stain away.
• If your stain is on carpet, use the tips in the guide How to Remove a Marinara Sauce Stain from Carpet.

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