How to Easily Remove Tomato Stains from Silk Dupioni
Tomato sauce is a great addition to many dishes, but when it ends up on your silk dupioni fabric, you’ll have an unsightly stain to deal with. Luckily, removing tomato stains from silk can be easy if you use the right techniques.
Updated 17 Feb 2023
By Brane Lukman
Removing Fresh Tomato Stains
If you find a fresh tomato stain on your silk dupioni fabric, it is important to act quickly. Start by gently blotting the stain with a cloth or paper towel to remove as much of the excess as possible. Do not rub the stain, as this could cause it to spread further.
Create a cleaning solution with two parts cool water and one part dish soap. Dip a clean cloth or sponge into the solution and then gently blot at stain. As you blot, you should notice that the tomato stain starts to transfer to the cloth or sponge. Continue blotting until the stain has been removed.
Treating Set-in Tomato Stains on Silk
When tomato sauce has dried and set in to your silk dupioni fabric, you will need to take a slightly different approach. Creating a mixture of equal parts vinegar and cool water is a great spot-treatment for set-in tomato stains. Dip a cloth or cotton swab in the solution, shake off any excess and then apply it to the stain.
Allow vinegar and water mixture to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse it away with cold water. Once again, be sure to gently blot the fabric after rinsing and do not rub the stain. If some of the stain remains, repeat process.
Preventing Tomato Stain on Silk Dupioni
The best way to deal with tomato stains on your silk fabric is to avoid them altogether. This can be done by using a protective fabric such as an apron whenever you’re cooking with tomatoes or other messy ingredients. Additionally, consider adding a layer of protective fabric between the food and the tablecloth, if you’re using your silk dupioni as a table covering.
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