Quick & Easy Tips for Removing Gravy Stains from Your Favorite Sweater
We’ve all been there: you’re sitting down to a delicious meal when — splat! — a drop of gravy lands on your favorite sweater. It’s an all-too-common accident, but the good news is that with right technique and supplies, you can get those pesky gravy stains out of your sweaters in no time. Follow these tips and you’ll be donning your comfy pullover again in no time!
Updated 29 Jun 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You Need
- Cold water
- Laundry detergent
- Rubbing alcohol (optional)
- Clean cloth
Instructions
- As soon as you notice the gravy stain, use cold water to rinse the affected area. Never use hot water as this can set stain.
- Put a tiny bit of laundry detergent onto the stain and gently rub it in with a clean cloth.
- Pour cold water on the stained area again, then gently dab away excess water with a dry cloth.
- If stain persists, try adding a drop of rubbing alcohol to the stained area. Rub it in with the cloth and then rinse it with cold water. Again, dab away the excess water with a dry cloth.
- Let the sweater air dry completely.
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