How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains from Jackets – Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato sauce is a delicious staple of many meals. But it can leave behind stubborn stains on clothing, especially jackets. Here’s how to remove tomato sauce stains from jackets without damaging fabric.


Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

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Removing Fresh Tomato Sauce Stains

If tomato sauce stain is still fresh, you are in luck. The sooner you treat stain, the easier it will be to remove:

  • Gently scrape away any excess tomato sauce with a spoon or dull knife.
  • Moisten a cloth with cold water and gently dab at the stain.
  • Gently work a small amount of laundry detergent into the stained area.
  • Using a soft-bristled brush, lightly scrub the area until the stain begins to lift.
  • Rinse the detergent out of the fabric with a damp cloth.
  • Launder the jacket as soon as possible.

Removing Set-in Tomato Sauce Stains

If the tomato sauce has dried into the fabric, you will need to take extra care. The high acid content of tomato sauce makes it especially difficult to remove. Before attempting to remove an older tomato sauce stain, it is best to test cleaning method on a hidden section of the fabric first:

  • Gently scrape away any excess tomato sauce with a spoon or dull knife.
  • Mix one teaspoon of mild liquid dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm water.
  • Soak a clean cloth in the solution.
  • Gently dab at the stain with the cloth.
  • Using a soft-bristled brush, lightly scrub the area until the stain begins to lift.
  • Rinse the detergent out of the fabric with a damp cloth.
  • Repeat the process if necessary.
  • Launder the jacket as soon as possible.

Additional Tips for Removing Tomato Sauce Stains

  • Avoid using chlorine bleach, which may weaken delicate fabrics.
  • For particularly stubborn stains, mix one teaspoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water and dab at the stain.
  • If all else fails, consider taking the jacket to a professional dry cleaner.

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