Spot Cleaning Salad Dressing Stains from Boxers
Accidentally getting salad dressing on your boxer shorts can be an embarrassing situation. Not to worry, though, as with a few simple steps you’ll be able to clean the stain and have your boxers looking good as new.
Updated 03 Mar 2023
By Blaž Stančič
What You'll Need
- Cold water
- Liquid detergent
- White vinegar
- Stain remover
Step-by-Step Directions for Removing Stain
- As soon as you notice the stain, rinse it with cold water.
- Mix 1 tbsp of liquid detergent with cold water in a bowl.
- Soak the stained portion of the boxer shorts in the solution for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the boxer shorts in cold water.
- If the stain is still visible, make a solution of equal parts white vinegar and cold water.
- Soak the stained area in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the boxer shorts in cold water.
- If the stain persists, apply a cold water based stain remover to the stained area.
- Launder as usual.
Additional Tips
- Always check the care label on the boxers to ensure the fabric is compatible with the stain removal methods.
- Test the stain removal solutions on a small portion of boxer shorts to make sure there is no discoloration or damage.
- Treat the stain as soon as possible for best results.