How do I prevent tomato sauce stains?

The best way to prevent tomato sauce stains is to act quickly. As soon as you notice the stain, blot it gently with a clean cloth to absorb as much of the sauce as possible. Treat the stain with a pre-treatment solution and launder the fabric accordingly.

Can I use bleach to remove tomato sauce stains?

No, bleach should not be used to remove tomato sauce stains from cotton lawn. Instead, you should use a combination of mild detergent, white vinegar, and lukewarm water to pre-treat and then wash the stained area.

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Get Your Cotton Lawn Looking New Again — Here's How to Clean Tomato Sauce Stains!

Tomato sauce stains can be pesky and difficult to remove from cotton lawn. But luckily, with the right tools and steps, you can get rid of the stains quickly and safely. Read on to learn how to clean tomato sauce stains from your cotton lawn!

Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Brane Lukman

What You Will Need

A clean cloth
A sponge
Mild detergent
White vinegar
Lukewarm water

Step 1: Blotting the Stain

As soon as you spot the stain, grab a clean cloth and gently blot the area to absorb as much of the tomato sauce as possible. It is important that you never rub the stain, as this could cause it to spread and make it more difficult to remove.

Step 2: Pre-Treating the Stain

Mix together some mild detergent, white vinegar, and lukewarm water in a container. Dip a sponge into the mixture and apply it directly to the tomato sauce stain. Allow pre-treatment solution to sit on the stain for 15 minutes before continuing the cleaning process.

Step 3: Washing with Detergent

Create an additional mixture using a few drops of mild detergent and lukewarm water. Take a clean cloth and submerge it in the solution. Wring out the cloth so that it is damp, not wet. Gently rub cloth over the area with the stain, taking care to not rub too hard. Rinse the cloth out often with clean water to remove the residues.

Step 4: Drying the Area

Once you have finished washing the area, use a clean and dry cloth to pat it dry. Allow the area to air-dry completely before moving onto the next step.

Step 5: Removing Remaining Stains

If any stains remain, mix together white vinegar and lukewarm water in a container and dip a sponge into the solution. Rub the sponge over the area to remove any remaining stains. Allow the solution to sit on the fabric for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with clean water.

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