How do I remove vomit stains from my pullover?

With a few household items and some elbow grease, you can easily and efficiently remove vomit stains from your pullover. Soak up the vomit with a clean rag or sponge, pre-treat the stain with white vinegar, and then apply dish soap to loosen the stain. Rinse with lukewarm water, sprinkle with baking soda, and then machine wash. Finally, if there’s a slight stain left, you can use an ink remover marker. For more information, read our article “How to Easily Remove Vomit Stains from Pullover in 7 Steps”.

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How to Easily Remove Vomit Stains from Pullover in 7 Steps

Accidents happen, and unfortunately vomit stains are one of them! If your pullover has been damaged by an unsightly vomit stain, don't worry. With just a few household items, you can easily and efficiently remove the stain and make your pullover look as good as new.

Updated 07 Mar 2023

By Cyryl Wozniak

What You'll Need

White vinegar
Dish soap
Baking soda
Laundry detergent
White cloth
Clean rags/sponges
Ink remover marker (optional)

Step 1: Soak Up Vomit

Using a clean rag or sponge, firmly press down on stained area to soak up as much of the vomit as possible. Keep pressing and dabbing until most of the vomit is absorbed.

Step 2: Pre-Treat Stain with Vinegar

Pour a generous amount of white vinegar onto the stained area. Let the vinegar sit for several minutes, then dab it off with a cloth. This will act as a pre-treatment and help loosen the stain so it's easier to remove.

Step 3: Apply Dish Soap

Using a clean cloth, apply a small amount of dish soap to the stain. Rub cloth in a circular motion, applying light pressure. The dish soap will help break down the vomit particles and lift the stain from the fabric.

Step 4: Rinse the Stained Area

Fill a bowl with lukewarm water, then bring it near the stain. Dip the cloth you used to treat the stain into the bowl of water, wring it out, and use it to rinse the stained area. Keep rinsing until all of the soap residue is gone.

Step 5: Sprinkle Baking Soda

Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Use your fingers to work the baking soda into the fabric. This will help further remove any remaining vomit particles and lift the stain from fabric.

Step 6: Wash in the Machine

Once you're satisfied that stain has been removed, put your pullover in the washing machine. Add a scoop of laundry detergent, and set machine to a cold cycle. When the cycle is finished, hang the pullover up to air dry.

Step 7: Check the Stained Area

Once pullover is dry, check the stained area to make sure the vomit stain is gone. If you still see traces of the stain, repeat Steps 1-6 until it's gone. If there's still a faint stain, you can use an ink remover marker to remove it.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can successfully remove vomit stains from your pullover and restore it to its former glory. With just a few items from your pantry and some elbow grease, you'll have your pullover looking as good as new!

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