A Quick and Easy Guide to Cleaning Tomato Sauce Stains from Tartan
Tartan is a traditional patterned cloth that has been around for centuries. It's long been used for clothing, upholstery, and even wall coverings. Unfortunately, all of these applications leave tartan vulnerable to unsightly staining, particularly from tomato sauce.
Updated 22 Feb 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
When it comes to cleaning tomato sauce stains from tartan, you want to act fast before the stain has time to set into the fabric. Fortunately, with a few common household items, you can easily get rid of this type of stain.
What You'll Need
- Cold water
- Mild detergent or dishwashing liquid
- White vinegar
- Sponge
- Clean cloths
Step-By-Step Guide
- Start by blotting the stain with a clean cloth and some cold water. Don’t rub or scrub the cloth on the stain as this could cause it to spread.
- Mix a solution of 1/4-cup of white vinegar and about 1/4-cup of mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1/2-gallon of cold water.
- Dampen a sponge in the solution and apply to the stained area.
- Gently rub the area with the sponge in a circular motion until the stain has been removed.
- Rinse the area thoroughly with cold water and then blot dry with a clean cloth.
With this simple guide, you should be able to easily remove a tomato sauce stain from a tartan garment or fabric. Be sure to launder the item as soon as possible after removing the stain to further prevent any residue from lingering in fabric.
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