How do I remove vomit stains from activewear?

Soak the stained item in cold water immediately, pre-treat with a mixture of liquid soap and water, treat with hydrogen peroxide solution, white vinegar, and baking soda, and then heat set the stain with an iron.

What should I use to treat vomit stains?

You can use a mixture of liquid soap and water, hydrogen peroxide solution, white vinegar, and baking soda to treat vomit stains on activewear.

WikiLaundry > Stains > Vomit > Activewear

How to Remove Vomit Stains from Activewear Easily

Vomiting is an uncomfortable experience, but it can also leave behind an unpleasant mess – especially on activewear. If vomit stains have found their way onto your gym or sports clothes, don’t worry – we’ll show you how to remove vomit stains easily and quickly!

Updated 07 Mar 2023

By Luke Smith

What You’ll Need

A cleaning towel
Liquid soap
Hydrogen peroxide solution
Vinegar
Baking soda
Iron

Step One: Soak the Stained Item

Take your stained item and soak it in cold water immediately after vomit stain has occurred. Keep the item submerged for at least 15 minutes. This will help loosen vomit stain before it sets into the fabric.

Step Two: Pre-Treat the Stain

Mix a solution of liquid soap and warm water in a bowl. Dip a cleaning towel into the mixture and blot the vomit stain until it is evenly saturated. Rinse it out with cold water and set aside.

Step Three: Treating with Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

Create a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water (1-part hydrogen peroxide to 4-parts water). Apply the solution directly to the vomit stain, using a clean cloth. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water.

Step Four: Treating with Vinegar

Mix 1-part white vinegar and 2-parts water in a bowl. Dip a cleaning cloth into the mixture and blot the vomit stain until it is saturated. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Step Five: Treating with Baking Soda

Sprinkle some baking soda directly onto the vomit stain. Rub it into the fabric and let it sit for 1-2 hours. Afterward, brush off any baking soda residue and rinse with cold water.

Step Six: Heat Setting the Stain

Finally, use an iron on the lowest heat setting to “set” the vomit stain. This will help ensure that the stain is completely gone and won’t reappear after washing.

Conclusion

Removing vomit stains from activewear can seem tricky, but by following these steps you can get your clothing looking like new again in no time. Just make sure to act fast, as longer the stain sits, harder it will be to remove.

Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery

Never do laundry again. Save time for things you ❤️

Book now

WikiLaundry