What do I need to remove BBQ sauce stains from my socks?

The supplies you need are cold water, laundry detergent, vinegar, and a toothbrush.

How do I remove the stain?

Immediately rinse the sock in cold water. Pre-treat the stain with laundry detergent, allow 10 minutes for it to penetrate the fabric, then rinse. If the stain remains, try using vinegar and leaving the sock out in the sun. If the stain is still visible, use a toothbrush to scrub the area and rinse. Finally, launder with regular detergent.

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Removing Barbecue Sauce Stains from Socks: A Quick and Easy Guide

Our favorite summertime activity is grilling delicious meals with friends and family. But BBQ sauce can be tricky for a few reasons – it’s sticky and staining, two issues that become even more complicated when sauce lands on our socks. How do we get rid of those stubborn stains? Here’s a quick and easy guide to removing BBQ sauce stains from your socks.

Updated 20 Jun 2023

By Luke Smith

Supplies

Cold water
Laundry detergent
Vinegar
Toothbrush

Step 1: Act Fast

As soon as you notice the stain, place the sock in cold water. This will help to prevent the BBQ sauce from setting into the fabric.

Step 2: Pre-Treat the Stain

Pour laundry detergent directly onto stain and rub it in until the area is covered. Allow the detergent to penetrate fabric for 10 minutes, then rinse sock with cold water. The stain should be visibly reduced.

Step 3: Try Vinegar

If the stain is still visible, pour vinegar onto a clean cloth and dab the stained area. If possible, put the sock outside in the sun so the vinegar can be activated by UV rays. After about 15 minutes, rinse the sock with cold water, then launder with regular detergent.

Step 4: Use a Toothbrush

If the stain is still present (but lighter), apply white vinegar to the area and use a toothbrush to scrub stain. Rinse the sock with cold water, then launder as normal.

Conclusion

It may take a few rounds of pre-treating, soaking, and laundering to get BBQ sauce stains out of your socks. With patience and proper supplies, you should be able to get rid of the stains in no time!

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