Mayonnaise is tasty, but it can be a nightmare to get out of the fabric. Whether you’re dealing with an accidental mayo spill or you need to clean off slathered-on condiments from your shoes after a picnic, here’s how to get rid of the stain quickly and effectively.
Updated 29 Jun 2023
By Matej Kramberger
Before you do anything else, take a cloth or paper towel and soak up as much of the mayonnaise as possible. Do your best to avoid pushing the mess around and instead lift it away from the material.
With a dry paper towel, pre-treat the stained area with laundry detergent. For tougher stains, you can also lightly spray the area with WD-40 and let it sit for 10 minutes before pre-treating. This will help break down the oils in the mayo.
Use clean water to rinse away the detergent. You can spot-clean area with a soft sponge or brush. Don't scrub or it could damage the fabric.
Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a scoop of laundry detergent or a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Soak the fabric in the solution for 30 minutes and then rinse. Repeat if necessary until the stain has been completely removed.
Once you’ve done all of the above, hang the item up to air dry. Don’t put it in the dryer as this can cause the stain to set in. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 2-4 until it is completely gone.
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