Removing Stubborn Tomato Sauce Stains from Your Jacket
Whether you had spaghetti for dinner or your child threw a tantrum and covered yourself with ketchup, tomato sauce stains can ruin a jacket. This guide will show you how to remove those stubborn stains with simple household items.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Steps to Clean Tomato Sauce Stains
- Blot excess sauce with a paper towel. Try to dab it up before it can settle into the fabric.
- Sprinkle the affected area of jacket with baking soda to absorb remaining moisture.
- Mix a tablespoon of liquid dish soap with two cups of warm water.
- Using a clean cloth, dab the soapy water onto the stained area. Work in a circular motion.
- Rinse by dabbing the area with cold water and a clean cloth.
- Mix one part vinegar with one part cold water in a bowl.
- Soak a clean cloth in the solution and dab the stained area. Blot with a dry cloth.
- If the stain persists, place a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and dab the area. Blot with a dry cloth.
- Let it air-dry.
Tips for Removing Tomato Sauce Stains
- Always try to remove the stain as soon as possible. The longer sauce sits, harder it is to get out.
- Treat the stain more than once if necessary.
- Be sure to test any cleaners on a small, hidden area of jacket before applying it to the stain.
- Be patient, as removing tomato sauce stains from jackets can take some time.