Easy Hack! How to Get Tomato Sauce Stains Out of Your Polo Shirt
We've all been there—you're out on the town or enjoying a tasty meal and somehow, tomato sauce ends up on your favorite polo shirt. Here's how to get that stubborn stain out with minimal effort.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You'll Need
- Clean cloth
- Cold water
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Bleach
Step 1: Blot With Cold Water and Detergent
When you first notice a tomato sauce stain on your polo shirt, your first instinct may be to scrub at it. Resist this urge, as this could make matters worse. Instead, start by blotting the stain with a clean cloth and cold water. Follow this up with a scoop of laundry detergent and let it sit for around 10 minutes.
Step 2: Rinse With Cold Water
After giving the detergent time to do its job, rinse area with cold water. Then, take your clean cloth and gently blot the area until the remaining detergent is removed.
Step 3: Repeat as Needed
If the stain persists, rinse the clothing item again and repeat steps one and two. Then, if you still don’t see any results, try soaking the stain in white vinegar for 5 minutes, followed by a wash cycle with bleach.
Step 4: Let Air Dry
Once you’ve completed the wash cycle, hang dry the item on an indoor drying rack or outside in direct sunlight. Do not place in a dryer, as this could set stain in the fabric and make it even more difficult to remove.
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