How do I clean salad dressing stains from fleece?

You can use cold water and detergent to soak and scrub the area, a bleach solution, or place the item in direct sunlight. Spot treating with a stain remover and placing it in the washing machine can also help.

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Remove Salad Dressing Stains from Fleece in a Snap

Q: What should I do if other methods don't work?

You can try spot treating with a stain remover and placing it in the washing machine on a cold cycle with detergent. Make sure you use a gentle detergent to avoid damaging the fabric.

Accidentally getting salad dressing on your fleece can be a serious annoyance, but removing the stain doesn't have to be! Here are our tips for getting out stubborn salad dressing stains from your favorite fleece clothes without any hassle.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Cyryl Wozniak

Getting Started

The first step to removing a salad dressing stain from fleece is making sure you act quickly! Don’t let the salad dressing sit and soak in. The longer salad dressing sits the more likely it will be difficult to remove.

Soak & Scrub

Fill a bowl or basin with cold water and add a few drops of gentle detergent. Submerge the stained area of the fleece and soak for one hour. Then, use a soft-bristled brush to scrub the area gently. Rinse out suds afterward and let the clothing air dry.

Bleach Away

If first method doesn’t do the trick, you can try a bleach solution. Mix one part bleach to four parts cold water and place the stained area underneath. Let it sit for no more than five minutes and then rinse with cold water until the bleach has been fully removed.

Let the Sun Do Its Work

If you live in a sunny area you may be able to take advantage of the power of the sun to help remove a salad dressing stain from your fleece. Place the clothing in direct sunlight and leave it there for a few hours. The ultraviolet rays from sun can help break down the stain, making it easier to remove the rest with a gentle detergent.

Spot Treat & Machine Wash

If you’re out of luck with other methods, spot treat the stain with a stain remover and place the fleece in the washing machine on a cold cycle with detergent. This can often work well even if other methods haven’t, as long as you use a gentle detergent to prevent damage to fabric.

Tips

Check the care label on your fleece to make sure you’re not using a cleaning method that could potentially damage it.
Re-apply any stain remover or solution multiple times if necessary.
Try to avoid using hot water, which can set a stain into the fabric.
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the fabric gently.

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