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Smoothly Remove Those Pesky Gravy Stains from Your Tunic

Q: How do I use lemon juice and salt on the stain?

Make a paste out of lemon juice, salt, and water. Apply the paste to the area and then dampen a white cloth with hot water. Place the cloth over the stain and press down with a warm iron. Be sure that the cloth is kept between the garment and the iron and continue to iron until the stain has been removed.

Gravy stains on your favorite tunic can turn a pleasant meal into a wardrobe disaster. Fortunately, gravy stains are generally easy to remove as long as you act quickly. Here are some tips for effectively removing sticky gravy stains from your tunic.

Updated 29 Jun 2023

By Nishat Asif

Pre-Treating Stain

As soon as you notice the stain, it’s important to pre-treat it. Place the stained area of the garment under cold running water, and take care to directly rinse off the affected area only. Do not rub the garment or use warm water, as this will further set the stain.

Soap Up the Stain

You may then apply mild soap to the affected area. Use a small bit of liquid laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid or shampoo (avoid any products containing bleach). Work soap in gently, and never scrub the stain. Then re-rinse the garment with cool water.

Lemon Juice & Salt Solution

Alternatively, you can make a paste out of lemon juice, salt, and water. Apply the paste to the area and then dampen a white cloth with hot water. Place the cloth over the stain and press down with a warm iron. Be sure that the cloth is kept between the garment and the iron and continue to iron until the stain has been removed. Again, do not rub the fabric.

Check for Success

Once the stain has been removed, thoroughly rinse the garment in cool water to remove any soap or paste residue. If any mark remains, it may be necessary to repeat the process. When you’re satisfied that stain is gone, launder the tunic in the hottest setting the fabric will allow.

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