How do I clean tomato sauce stains from my Hanbok?

To clean tomato sauce stains from Hanbok simply follow these five steps: 1) blot the stain with a clean, white cloth; 2) pre-treat the stain with detergent, vinegar or lemon juice; 3) soak the garments in a basin of lukewarm water and detergent; 4) rinse the garment in cold or lukewarm water; and 5) hang the garment in direct sunlight to dry.

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5 Simple Steps to Get Tomato Sauce Stains Out of Your Hanbok

Hanboks are beautiful, traditional garments worn in Korea. As beautiful as they are, spills and stains can occur with wear, especially when it comes to tomato sauce. Cleaning these stains is quick, easy and convenient - follow these five simple steps to restore your beloved hanbok.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Cyryl Wozniak

Step 1: Blot the Stain

When attempting to remove a tomato sauce stain from any garment, the best first step is to blot the stain with a clean, white cloth. This will help to loosen the stain and reduce some of the liquid.

Step 2: Pre-Treat Stain

Using a small amount of laundry detergent, gently massage the stain until you start to see stain lighten in colour. If stain is particularly stubborn, add a little white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for a few minutes before massaging again.

Step 3: Soak the Hanbok

Once the pre-treating process is complete, fill a basin with lukewarm water and a small amount of laundry detergent. Submerge the stain in the soapy water and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes. After this time, use your hands to gently agitate the stained fabric and continue soaking for another 20-30 minutes.

Step 4: Rinse the Hanbok

Once you have finished soaking the hanbok, wash the garment as you normally would in cold or lukewarm water. When washing the garment, make sure to wash both sides of the fabric.

Step 5: Hang the Hanbok to Dry

To prevent further staining, hang the hanbok outside in direct sunlight to dry. This will help kill any bacteria that may be present and also provide natural bleaching agents to help remove any remaining discolouration.

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