Removing Ketchup Stains from Your Mask is Easier than You Think!
Ketchup stains can be a tricky beast to try and remove from clothing, let alone a delicate fabric like a mask. But don't worry! With the right tips and tricks, you can clean ketchup from your cloth face masks quickly and easily.
Updated 01 Jul 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
Steps to Clean Ketchup from Cloth Masks
- As soon as possible, remove your mask and place it in a sink filled with lukewarm water.
- 2–3 drops of liquid laundry detergent should do the trick. Gently scrub the ketchup stain with a toothbrush or paper towel.
- Once the stain has been removed, rinse mask thoroughly with water.
- Put your clean, ketchup-free mask into the washing machine with laundry detergent and the rest of your clothes on a gentle cycle.
- Tumble dry the mask on low heat.
Tips for Removing Ketchup Stains from Cloth Masks
- Avoid rubbing the stain when dealing with a delicately woven fabric like a cloth mask – this can cause it to weaken.
- Pre-treating the stain with a laundry pre-treatment product can help to ensure that stain comes out more easily in the wash.
- For best results, use color-safe bleach in the washing machine as well as laundry detergent.
- If you're dealing with a particularly stubborn stain, soaking mask in warm water and laundry detergent overnight can work wonders.
Using a Homemade Ketchup Stain Remover on Cloth Masks
- Make a paste by mixing baking soda and water together in a bowl.
- Rub the paste onto the ketchup stain until a thick layer is covering it.
- Gently rub the paste into the fabric with a damp cloth or sponge.
- Let the paste sit on fabric for at least 30 minutes.
- Once you've let it sit, rinse mask thoroughly with cold water.
- Put the mask in washing machine and wash it on a gentle cycle with laundry detergent.
- Let the mask dry on a low heat in the tumble dryer.
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