Easy Steps to Remove Ketchup Stains from Your Abaya
Ketchup stains can be unsightly and embarrassing, especially on your favorite abaya dress. While it may seem like a daunting task, with the right cleaning technique, you can remove most ketchup stains from your abaya with ease.
Updated 01 Jul 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
What You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Warm water
- White cloth
- Spoon
- Mild laundry detergent
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blot the affected area of abaya using a white cloth. Don't rub material as it could spread the stain further.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of dish soap in one cup of warm water.
- Dip the white cloth in the solution and dab at stained area, working the soap and water into the fabric.
- Using the back of a spoon, gently scrape away any excess ketchup from the abaya. Do not apply too much force or you could damage the fabric.
- Rinse the abaya with clean warm water and pat it dry with a towel.
- Apply a mild laundry detergent to the stained area and let it sit for 20 minutes. During this time, the detergent will help to loosen the ketchup stain from the fabric.
- Rinse the abaya with clean cold water and repeat Steps 1-6 if needed.
Additional Tips
- Where possible, try to avoid wearing your abaya when eating messy foods.
- If the stain is particularly stubborn, you can soak your abaya in a bucket of cold water for up to three hours before repeating Steps 1-6.