Get Rid of Soy Sauce Stains from Cotton with These Simple Steps
Having a soy sauce stain on your cotton fabric can be quite a nuisance. Not only are soy sauces difficult to remove once they have dried, but their deep-set colors can make the stain seem permanent. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to get rid of the stain and restore your cotton fabric.
Updated 30 Jun 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You Need
- Clean white cotton cloth
- Cleaning solution (dish soap, laundry detergent, etc.)
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Soft bristle brush
- Toothbrush
Steps to Remove Soy Sauce Stain from Cotton
- Start by blotting or scraping up the excess soy sauce from the material using a dry cloth.
- Mix a cleaning solution of either dish soap, laundry detergent, or other fabric-safe cleaner with warm water.
- Soak a white cloth in the cleaning solution and then gently press it against the soy sauce stain for a few minutes until the cloth is saturated.
- Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the stain and lift the soy sauce from the fabric.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
- Mix equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda and apply mixture to stain. Make sure to use a toothbrush to work it into the stain.
- Leave the mixture on the stain for 10-15 minutes before washing as usual with warm water.
Conclusion
By following steps above, you will easily be able to remove soy sauce stains from your cotton fabric. The process may take some time and effort but with proper tools and solutions, you should be able to get rid of your soy sauce stains in no time.