Tackle Barbecue Sauce Stains on Blouses with Ease
Spilling barbecue sauce on your favorite blouse can be heartbreaking. It's sticky, it's dark in color, and it's daunting to remove. However, all is not lost. Follow this simple guide and you can have a clean blouse in no time.
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
Steps for Cleaning BBQ Sauce Stains from Blouses
- Remove excess sauce: Take a piece of paper towel or a soft cloth to blot the stain as much as possible.
- Mix a solution of one part white vinegar and two parts lukewarm water.
- Soak a soft cloth or sponge into the mixture and wring out any excess liquid.
- Gently dab the stained area using the dampened cloth.
- Continue dabbing until stain starts to fade.
- Rinse the area to remove all traces of vinegar: use cold water for this step.
- Allow area to dry thoroughly before wearing blouse.
Additional Tips
- If the stain persists, you may need to repeat the steps until it is gone.
- Pre-treat the garment by applying a laundry detergent before washing.
- Always check the care label of fabric to ensure that the cleaning method is suitable.
- For delicate fabrics such as silk, dry-cleaning may be the only option.
- If barbecue sauce contains tomato, then applying cold milk can help to lift stain.
- You can also try a commercial stain remover designed specifically for removing BBQ sauce stains.