Effective Strategies on How to Remove Barbecue Sauce Stains from Board Shorts
Removing BBQ sauce stains from board shorts can be a daunting task but, with right techniques and patience, it can be done. Here, we provide several easy-to-follow steps that can help you get your board shorts looking good as new.
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
Things You'll Need
- Liquid detergent
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Soft-bristled brush or cloth
Instructions
- Mix liquid detergent and white vinegar in equal parts.
- Dip a soft-bristled brush into the mixture and gently brush it onto the stained area until it is completely covered.
- Leave mixture to soak for 10 minutes.
- Rinse off the stained area with cold water. The stain should now have faded significantly.
- Sprinkle baking soda over the stained area.
- Leave the baking soda to settle for 20 minutes.
- Gently rub the stained area with a soft-bristled brush or cloth.
- Wash the board shorts with regular detergent and cold water.
- Air dry the board shorts after washing.
Tips
- If the stain persists, try leaving the mixture of liquid detergent and vinegar on the stained area overnight.
- Try using a foam cleaner instead of liquid detergent.
- Do not put your board shorts in the dryer before checking if the stain has been removed.
Warnings
- Always test a small area of the fabric with any cleaning solution to make sure it won't cause any damage.
- Do not use bleach to remove barbecue sauce stains from board shorts.
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