How do I remove barbecue sauce stains from cotton oxford shirts?

To remove barbecue sauce stains from cotton oxford shirts, follow these seven steps: Gather your supplies, blot the stain, pre-treat the stain with laundry detergent, add vinegar, add baking soda, rinse and repeat until the stain is gone, and finally wash your shirt.

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7 Steps to Easily Get Barbecue Sauce Stains Out of Cotton Oxford Shirts

Barbecue sauce stains are one of the toughest stains to remove from cotton oxford shirts. But don't fear, there are a few simple steps you can take to get that stain out. Follow these seven steps and you'll have your shirt looking good as new in no time.

Updated 19 Jun 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

The first step is to gather all the supplies you will need. You'll need a white cloth, some laundry detergent, white vinegar, baking soda, and a spray bottle filled with cold water.

Step 2: Blot the Stain

Once you have all the supplies ready, it's time to start working on stain. The first step is to gently blot the stain with the white cloth. Be careful not to rub the stain, as this could spread it. If you notice stain is not coming off with the cloth, skip to step three.

Step 3: Pre-Treat the Stain

If the stain is stubborn, you'll need to pre-treat it with a laundry detergent. Make a paste with the detergent and apply it to the stain. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and then rinse it off.

Step 4: Add Vinegar

After pre-treating the stain, you'll need to add vinegar to the mix. Mix equal parts vinegar and cold water in a spray bottle and spray the stain. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then blot area with a cloth.

Step 5: Add Baking Soda

After treating the stain with vinegar, you'll need to add baking soda to the mix. Sprinkle baking soda onto the stain and let it sit for an hour. After an hour, blot the area with a cloth and you should see the stain start to vanish.

Step 6: Rinse and Repeat

If the stain is still present, you can try rinsing it off with cold water. Make sure not to rub the stain too hard, as this could cause it to spread. After rinsing, repeat the steps above until the stain is gone.

Step 7: Wash the Shirt

The last step is to wash the shirt. Be sure to use appropriate water temperature and detergent according to the care label on the shirt. After washing, hang up the shirt to dry and you're all done!

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