Say Goodbye to Soy Sauce Stains on Your Sweater: Here's How
If you’ve ever had misfortune of spilling soy sauce on your clothes, you know that it can be a tough stain to remove. But getting rid of soy sauce stains doesn’t have to be an insurmountable challenge. With the right cleaning supplies and technique, you can easily restore your clothing to its pre-soy sauce state.
Updated 30 Jun 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
What You’ll Need
- White vinegar
- Warm water
- Light detergent (such as Woolite or Dreft)
- Stain removal product (such as Borax, OxiClean, or Shout)
- Hot iron
Instructions
- Run cold water gently over the area of stain for a few minutes. Blot the area with a clean cloth to absorb any excess moisture.
- Mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a bowl.
- Soak a clean cloth in the solution and apply it directly to the stain. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Launder the garment according to the manufacturer’s tag instructions using light detergent. If the stain is still visible, add a stain-removal product such as Borax, OxiClean, or Shout to the wash cycle.
- After washing, check the stain. If it is still visible, use a hot iron on the area for a few minutes.
Tips
- For best results, try to act quickly after soy sauce spills on your clothing – the longer stain sets in, the harder it will be to remove.
- Be sure to check garments for colorfastness before applying the vinegar and water solution – this could cause fading on more delicate fabrics.
- If the soy sauce stain is still visible after laundering, try treating the area with a stain removal product before ironing.
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