How do I clean vomit stains from a collared shirt?

Scrape up excess vomit, pre-treat with starch, launder according to care tag instructions, check the stain before drying and hang dry or tumble dry low.

What if the stain won't come out?

If the stain is still present after laundering, let the shirt soak in a mixture of cold water and spot remover for 30 minutes before washing a second time.

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Get Rid of Vomit Stains on Collared Shirts Fast!

Vomit stain are an unpleasant surprise on collared shirts, but these stains don’t have to ruin your shirt forever. With the right supplies and simple steps, you can quickly clean up a vomit stain and help restore the look of the fabric. Read on to find out how.

Updated 07 Mar 2023

By Nishat Asif

Instructions

Step 1: Scrape Up Excess Vomit

Using a spoon or similar tool, scrape up as much of the vomit as you can from surface of the collared shirt. Be sure to use this item carefully; you don't want to push or rub vomit stain into the fabric.

Step 2: Pre-Treat with Starch

Sprinkle a generous amount of starch onto the vomit stain. Fill a spray bottle with warm water and mist the area lightly. Let the starch sit on the fabric for around 15 minutes before continuing.

Step 3: Launder According to Care Tag Instructions

Launder shirt according to the instructions on the garment care tag. Optionally, include a stain-fighting detergent as part of the wash cycle.

Step 4: Check the Stain Before Drying

Once the wash cycle is finished, check the shirt for any remaining vomit stains. Apply a small amount of pre-treatment to any areas that still show signs of stain and then run shirt through the wash cycle again.

Step 5: Hang Dry or Tumble Dry Low

Hang the shirt to dry or use the low heat setting on your clothes dryer. Using too much heat can set the stain, making it difficult to remove.

Tips

If the stain is still present after laundering, let the shirt soak in a mixture of cold water and spot remover for 30 minutes before washing a second time.
High-pressure steam cleaners can be used to gently remove vomit stains prior to laundering.
Be careful to remove stain-causing liquids like vomit as soon as possible, as they can set deep into fabrics.

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