How can I quickly remove a fresh dressing stain?

Blot the stain with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel and sprinkle some baking soda or table salt on the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse the area with cold water until the stain is gone. Repeat until the stain is completely lifted, then let the garment air dry.

What do I do if the stain won't come out?

Mix one tablespoon of dish soap with one tablespoon of white vinegar, then add two cups of warm water. Soak the stained area of the garment in the mixture for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water until the stain is completely removed. Let the garment air dry.

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Eliminate Dressing Stains Quickly and Easily with These Tips

Salad dressing is one of the most common stains on clothing, especially when it is eaten on-the-go. Whether you got a bit of dressing on your jacket or your child just spilled the whole bottle all over them, don’t fret – removing the stain is easier than it looks! Read on for tips on how to take care of dressing stains.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Blaž Stančič

Tackling Fresh Stains

If you catch the stain as soon as possible, you’re in luck! Fresh stains tend to be easier to get rid of, so make sure to act fast.

Blot the stain with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel.
Sprinkle some baking soda or table salt on the stain and let it sit for a few minutes.
Rinse the area with cold water until the stain is gone.
If necessary, repeat steps 2-3 until the stain is completely lifted.
Let the garment air dry.

Dealing With Set-In Stains

If stain isn’t coming out with the quick fix above, you may need to use a few special ingredients. Here are the steps to follow:

Mix one tablespoon of dish soap with one tablespoon of white vinegar, then add two cups of warm water.
Soak the stained area of garment in the mixture for 30 minutes.
Rinse the fabric with cold water.
Continue to rinse until the stain is completely removed.
Let the garment air dry.

Tips

Always test the fabric and solution on a small, inconspicuous area of the garment before you start. This will prevent any possible damage from occurring.
If the vinegar and soap solution doesn’t work, you can buy a special enzyme cleaner for getting rid of stubborn stains.

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Eliminate Dressing Stains Quickly and Easily with These Tips

Tackling Fresh Stains

Dealing With Set-In Stains

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