Remove Gravy Stains from Jeans with Ease
Accidentally spilling gravy on your favorite jeans is an unfortunate event. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be a total disaster. With the right methods and products, you can remove stain and have your denim looking like new!
Updated 29 Jun 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You'll Need:
- Dish soap
- Enzyme laundry detergent
- Soft-bristled brush
- Stain remover spray or paste
- White cloth
Instructions:
- Scrape off any excess gravy.
- Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water in a bowl. Soak a white cloth in the mixture and then lightly dab it on stain.
- Use a soft bristled brush to scrub the spot gently.
- Rinse off the soap with cold water.
- Apply an enzyme-based laundry detergent directly onto the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off the detergent with cold water and inspect the stain.
- If the stain remains, use a stain remover spray or paste and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse off remover with cold water. Repeat this step if needed.
- Launder your jeans as normal.
Precautions:
- Be sure to rinse off your jeans thoroughly after each step to avoid further staining.
- If stain is still visible after laundering, repeat steps 4 through 8 until the stain is gone.
- Be sure to read the labels on all products before using them.