Cleaning Tomato Sauce Stains from Cotton Canvas: A Step-by-Step Guide
The bright red hue of tomato sauce can make quite the mess, especially when it gets onto a porous material like cotton canvas. To tackle this stain, here’s what you need to do:
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Step 1: Prepare the Cleaning Solution
Mix one teaspoon of liquid detergent and one cup of lukewarm water. Stir two together until detergent is fully dissolved.
Step 2: Pretreat the Stain
Using an old toothbrush or a small scrub brush, dab cleaning solution on the tomato sauce stain. Start from the outside of the stain and move towards the center. This will help to prevent the stain from spreading further.
Step 3: Cover Stain with Salt
Sprinkle salt on the affected area. Make sure that the entire stain is covered. Let the salt soak for about 10 minutes.
Step 4: Remove Salt
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the salt. For best results, use an upholstery attachment to ensure that all the salt is removed.
Step 5: Rinse Stain
Once salt has been removed, rinse the stained area with cold water. Make sure to rinse the fabric until the water runs clear.
Step 6: Launder the Fabric
Once the fabric has been rinsed, machine wash it in cold water with a color-safe detergent. Avoid using bleach and fabric softeners since these products can damage the fabric.
Step 7: Air Dry
Once the fabric has been washed, air dry it away from direct sunlight. Once the fabric has dried, inspect for any remaining stains. If any remain, repeat the process until the stain has been completely removed.
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