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How to Remove Salad Dressing Stains From Your Draperies and Curtains

Does salad dressing sauce keep finding its way onto your draperies and curtains? Don't throw out that expensive fabric just yet! Learn how easy it is to remove salad dressing stains form your favorite window treatments.


Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Blaž Stančič

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Removing Fresh Salad Dressing Stains

If you catch salad dressing stain shortly after it's happened, you can remove it by treating it quickly with a few simple steps:

  • Blot the stain with a damp paper towel or a white cloth.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with 2 cups of warm water.
  • Apply solution to the stained area with a clean cloth.
  • Blot the area with a dry cloth until the stain has been removed.

Removing Set-In Salad Dressing Stains

If the salad dressing stain has had time to set into the fabric, you'll need to take a few additional steps to properly remove it:

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with 2 cups of warm water.
  • Lightly spritz the stained area with solution.
  • wait about 10 minutes for the solution to work.
  • Soak up solution with a damp towel or paper towel.
  • Mix together ¼ cup of non-bleach laundry detergent and 1 quart of warm water.
  • apply the solution to the stained area with a clean cloth.
  • Wait another 10 minutes for the solution to work.
  • Use a clean towel or paper towel to gently blot the stain until all residue has been removed.
  • Let the draperies air dry completely.

If the stain remains, you may need to repeat these steps until it is completely gone.

Preventing Future Salad Dressing Stains

To prevent future salad dressing stains on your curtains and draperies, make sure to treat them regularly with fabric protector. Fabric protectors create an invisible barrier between the fabric and any potential spills or debris that could end up staining your favorite window treatments.

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