Ketchup Clean-Up: How to Eradicate Backpack Stains with Enjoyable Ease
Are you one of many who have had to grapple with frustrating problem of ketchup-stained backpacks? If so, it's time to rejoice! This article will guide you through an effective ketchup-cleaning process, ensuring that your backpack is as good as new and free from stains.
Updated 01 Jul 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
What You'll Need to Remove the Ketchup Stain
- A cloth or sponge
- Warm water
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Dish soap
Steps for Cleaning Ketchup Stains from Backpacks
- Mix equal parts baking soda and warm water together to make a paste, and spread the paste onto the ketchup stain. Use a cloth or sponge to rub the paste into the material of the backpack until the stain is completely covered.
- Leave the paste to dry on stain for at least 5 minutes.
- Once the paste has dried, brush off the paste with a cloth or sponge.
- Mix equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a bowl.
- Use a cloth or sponge to dab the vinegar mixture onto the ketchup stain. Allow the mixture to remain on the stain for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the stain with warm water.
- Apply a few drops of dish soap onto the stain, and scrub the stain with a cloth or sponge.
- Rinse the stain with warm water again.
Final Checklist
- Mix equal parts baking soda and water to make a paste.
- Spread the paste onto ketchup stain.
- Allow the paste to dry on the stain for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a bowl.
- Dab the vinegar mixture onto the ketchup stain and leave for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the stain with warm water.
- Apply a few drops of dish soap onto stain and scrub the stain.
- Rinse the stain with warm water again.