How to Remove a Ketchup Stain.
How to remove a Ketchup Stain
Ketchup! What can I say about Ketchup, it is America’s favorite condiment unless you’re Asian American then its Soy Sauce. That’s a different article for another time. Now we are focusing on ketchup. Ketchup! Ketchup! Ketchup! What ingredients are in ketchup? Tomato’s, vinegar, sugar and oh yea, water. Knowing the ingredients helps with the stain removal process.
Vaska Laundry Detergent:
- Create a spotting solution of 1 part Vaska laundry detergent along with 5 parts water.
- Apply this solution directly to the ketchup stain.
- Tamp (tap) with a brush to help the solution penetrate into the stain.
- Let the solution penetrate for a few minutes.
- Launder as normal.
Heinz White Distilled Vinegar:
- If the first steps did not achieve adequate results then continue by applying Heinz distilled white vinegar to the ketchup stain directly.
- Tamp (tap) the stain lightly with a soft brush (toothbrush) to help the vinegar penetrate into the ketchup stain.
- Leave the vinegar on for a few minute to penetrate.
- Launder as normal.
Bio Kleen Bac Out Enzyme Stain Remover:
- Another product to use on a ketchup stain is Bio Kleen’s Bac Out enzyme stain remover, found in your local grocery store.
- Apply the enzyme stain remover directly to the ketchup stain.
- Enzymes take time to work so apply the product a let it rest for 1-2 hours.
- Reapply if the stained area starts to dry out.
- Launder as normal.
Repeat these steps again if necessary.
Before attempting any stain removal it is important to test the item for colorfastness. Take a white towel and apply a small amount of the product to a corner of the towel. Using that corner of the towel blot a hidden area of the item you wish to spot. Check the towel for color transfer.
It is always best to remove the stain as soon as it happens; while the stain is wet it is much easier to remove. The longer you wait the more difficult it will become, the stain will set and oxidize over time.
Seek professional help if necessary. If you have a good relationship with your green dry cleaners they will be more than happy to help you with stain removal and cleaning questions.
Karl Huie
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