How do I clean salad dressing stains from bottoms?

Blot the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel, pre-treat with a mild detergent, rinse off detergent, pre-soak in cold water, wash with a detergent safe for the fabric, check after drying, and treat remaining stains with a specialty stain remover.

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7 Easy Steps to Get Rid of Salad Dressing Stains on Bottoms

No one likes getting salad dressing stains in their clothing! But not to worry, with these 7 easy steps you can remove tough salad dressing stains from the bottom of your pants in no time.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Blot the Stain

Using a clean white cloth or paper towel, gently blot the stained area to absorb any excess dressing. Do not scrub, as this can spread the stain further.

Step 2: Pre-treat with Detergent

Depending on the type of fabric, pre-treat the stain by gently rubbing a small amount of detergent into the stain. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Rinse Off Detergent

Once the pre-treatment has had some time to work, rinse off any residual detergent with cold water. Be sure to rinse thoroughly to ensure all detergent is removed.

Step 4: Pre-soak in Cold Water

Once detergent has been removed, pre-soak the stained item in cold water for 30 minutes to an hour. This will help loosen the stain and allow it to be washed away more easily.

Step 5: Wash According to Instructions

Carefully read the care instructions for the garment, then wash according to the instructions using a detergent safe for the fabric. Make sure to double check that stain has been completely removed before drying in a warm dryer.

Step 6: Check Again After Drying

Once the garment has been dried, inspect it once again to make sure all of the stain has been removed. If not, repeat steps 1-5 until the garment is stain-free.

Step 7: Treat with Stain Remover

If all else fails, spot treat the remaining stain with a specialty stain remover made for the fabric. Apply according to directions and then repeat steps 5 and 6 for best results.

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