How to Easily Remove Vomit Stains from Your Sweaters
Accidents happen, and when it does vomit stains have the potential to ruin your favorite sweaters. Fortunately, with right supplies and steps, dealing with the mess can be a breeze. Read further to find out how to safely and effectively remove vomit stains from your sweaters.
Updated 07 Mar 2023
By Luke Smith
What you'll need:
- Dish liquid soap
- hydrogen peroxide
- An old toothbrush
- A laundry detergent
Instructions:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in a bowl.
- Using an old toothbrush, gently apply the mixture onto the affected area of your sweater.
- Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse out mixture with cold running water.
- Soak your sweater in a sink filled with cold water for 30 minutes.
- Wash your sweater in a washing machine using regular laundry detergent.
- Air dry your sweater.
Additional Tips:
- For tough stains, repeat this process until the stain is completely gone.
- If your sweater is colored, test mixture on a small and discreet area before applying it to stain.
- If the care label on your sweater says “dry clean only” then you should take it to a professional cleaner instead.