How do I remove tomato sauce stains from my handbag?

Scrape off the excess tomato sauce, mix some liquid dish soap and cold water together in a bowl and dab the stained area with the solution, use a commercial stain remover (do a spot test first), and launder the handbag in cool water and a mild detergent.

Is it safe to put my handbag in the washing machine?

It depends on the bag's material. Always check the care label to determine if the material can be machine or hand washed.

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Make Tomato Sauce Stains on Handbags Fade Away with These Cleaning Tips

Tomato sauce stains and other greasy substances can make a handbag look old, faded and unappealing. But with the right cleaning approach, you can make tomato sauce and other stubborn stains completely disappear from your bag.

Updated 22 Feb 2023

By Noemi Denker

Removing tomato sauce stains from handbags may seem like an overwhelming task, but by following these simple steps, you can get your bag looking good as new!

Step 1: Scrape off Excess Tomato Sauce

Take a butter knife and carefully scrape off any excess tomato sauce that is still on the surface of bag. Be gentle when scraping with the knife and make sure to use one with a blunt edge. This will help ensure that the material of bag is not damaged while removing tomato sauce stain.

Step 2: Apply Soap & Water Solution

Mix some liquid dish soap and cold water together in a bowl. Dip a clean rag into the mixture and then begin blotting the stained area of the bag. Keep applying the soap and water solution until tomato sauce stain begins to lighten. Be sure to reapply the solution every few minutes so it can continue to break down the stain.

Step 3: Use a Stain Remover

If the soap and water solution doesn’t lighten the stain enough, then you can try using a commercial stain remover. Spot test the stain remover on a small area of the bag first to make sure the material is not damaged. Once you’ve tested the cleaner, apply it directly to the affected area and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. After the allotted time has passed, take a damp cloth and wipe away the cleaner.

Step 4: Launder the Bag

If the stain has not been removed after the above steps, it’s time to launder your handbag. Make sure to check the care label first to determine if the material can be machine or hand washed. If the bag is safe to put in washing machine, throw it in with a mild detergent and cold water. If bag cannot handle a machine wash, be sure to use cool water and a gentle detergent when hand washing.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily remove tomato sauce and other unwanted stains from your handbag. However, it’s always best to take precautionary measures when eating or drinking around a handbag, as doing so can help avoid potential stains.

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