Say Goodbye to Stubborn Ketchup Stains on Calico with Ease!
No one wants to worry about a ketchup stain on their calico fabric when they're out for dinner, but it can happen. Luckily, cleaning process can be straightforward with the right tips and products.
Updated 30 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
Ketchup is one of the most common culprits when it comes to staining our favorite fabrics, including calico. The good thing is that tackling these stains head-on is an achievable task.
What You'll Need
- White paper towels
- Liquid dish soap
- Old toothbrush
- Cold water
Method
- Remove excess ketchup from the fabric with a paper towel and try not to spread the stain further.
- Apply liquid dish soap onto the stained area. Gently rub it in with the toothbrush.
- Once the stain has been thoroughly treated, rinse with cold water.
- Repeat steps 1-3 until the stain is gone.
- If there are still remnants of the stain, apply a mild detergent directly onto the area, and rub it in with the brush.
- Rinse again with cold water. If the stain is still present, repeat the process.
- Finally, air-dry the fabric or use a dryer set on low heat.
Tips
- Don’t scrub too hard so as not to damage the fabric.
- It’s important to use cold water during the rinsing process so that the ketchup doesn’t set into the fabric fibers.
- It's best to address the stain as soon as possible as older stains can be more challenging to remove.
- Always test any cleaning products on a small, hidden area of fabric first.
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