How To Get Tomato Stains Out of Cotton Lawn - The Definitive Guide
Tomato stains are one of the toughest to get out of cotton lawn, but there is hope. This guide will show you exactly how to do it and get your clothes looking clean and fresh again.
Updated 17 Feb 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
What You Need
- Dish soap
- White vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Dry-cleaning solvent
- Baking soda
- Soft scrub brush
- Clean rags
- Washing machine
Steps for Cleaning a Tomato Stain on Cotton Lawn
- Soak in warm water with a few drops of dish soap. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Apply to the stain.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix together 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of dry-cleaning solvent. Apply to the stain.
- Scrub gently with a soft scrub brush.
- Rinse the area with clean water.
- Use a clean rag and blot to remove excess moisture.
- Place in the washing machine and add laundry detergent. Wash as normal.
Tips
- Always test any cleaning solution in an inconspicuous spot before applying to the stain.
- For best results, use hot water when cleaning a tomato stain.
- If the stain persists after washing, repeat the above steps.