How do I clean gravy stains from my workwear?

To clean gravy stains from your workwear, you'll need to pre-treat the stain with dish soap, apply baking soda, scrub away the stain with a toothbrush, apply a stain remover, and finally launder the garment.

How long do I leave the baking soda on the stain?

You should leave the baking soda on the stain for about 10 minutes before scrubbing.

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Get Those Gravy Stains Out of Your Workwear in No Time

Gravy stains on workwear can be a real nuisance to try to get out. But there are some simple strategies you can use to tackle these stains and keep your workwear looking good as new.

Updated 30 Jun 2023

By Peter Blackwood

What You'll Need

Dish soap
Baking soda
A toothbrush
Stain remover

Step 1: Pre-treat Stain

Before you get to work on the stain, you’ll want to pre-treat it first. Start by wetting the stain with room temperature water. Then, apply a few drops of dish soap to the affected area and gently rub it into the fabric. This will help to break down the proteins in the gravy.

Step 2: Apply Baking Soda

Once the dish soap has been worked into the fabric, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over stain. You may need to add more baking soda depending on the size of the stain. Allow the baking soda to sit for approximately 10 minutes. This will help to draw grease out of the fabric and absorb some of the remaining moisture.

Step 3: Scrub Away the Stain

Using a dry toothbrush, scrub away at stain for a few minutes. This will help to further break down the grease and remove some of the remaining particles. Once you have scrubbed away as much as you can, rinse the fabric with cold water. Make sure to check fabric for any remaining residue before moving on to the next step.

Step 4: Apply a Stain Remover

Now you can apply a stain remover to the garment. Make sure to test the product on an inconspicuous part of fabric first. Apply an even amount of the product to the stain and allow it to sit for a few minutes. After a few minutes, use a dry cloth to blot away the solution and any remaining residue.

Step 5: Launder the Garment

Finally, launder item according to the fabric’s instructions. This will help to get rid of any remaining residue and restore your workwear to its original state.

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