Nothing’s more embarrassing than having a sauce stain on your clothes. Your go-to is usually to use the age-old “wet spot” trick. However, when it comes to getting bolognese sauce out of clothes, the “wet spot” trick doesn’t work too well.
Luckily, there are other options that you can try to get sauce stains out of your clothes. Keep in mind that the method you use will depend on the fabric of your clothes, as some stains are harder to remove from certain types of fabrics.
Here are some methods to remove the stains both immediately as well as tips for those stains that have been left through the entire washing and drying cycles.
Removing Fresh Bolognese Sauce Stains
You will need:
- Cold water
- Dish soap
- Sponge or soft bristle brush
Step 1
Start by soaking your stained clothing in cold water. You can soak the stains immediately before washing, or you can soak them overnight. Soaking will help to loosen the stain’s hold on the fabric.
Step 2
Once the stain has been soaked, ensure that your clothing is completely dry before proceeding to Step 3. If possible, do not use fabric softener while washing to prevent softer fabrics from becoming softer.
Step 3
Once your clothing’s been soaked, you can use a soft bristle brush or sponge to scrub the sauce stain out. You might need to scrub a few times to get the sauce out.
Step 4
If the stain remains, proceed by mixing 1 part soap and 2 parts water into a bowl. You may want to consider adding white vinegar as this will help loosen some of the oils that are keeping the stain on your clothing.
Step 5
Wash your clothing in hot water. You can use a detergent appropriate for your washing machine, or you can use the same kind of soap to wash the stains that you used throughout the soaking process.
Step 6
Once you’ve washed your clothes, dry them immediately before using any fabric softener. If there are still stains left over, proceed by using a white vinegar solution and/or laundry detergent to remove them.
Removing Set Bolognese Sauce Stains
You will need:
- Vinegar
- Ice cube
- Dishwasher detergent (ensure it does not include bleach if the clothing is coloured)
Step 1
Start by soaking your stained clothing in cold water. You can soak the stains immediately before washing, or you can soak them overnight. Soaking will help to loosen the stain’s hold on the fabric.
Step 2
Once the stain has been soaked, proceed to apply dishwasher detergent and rub it into the stain. Next, you place the ice cube on the stained area while rubbing
Step 3
If the stain remains, proceed by applying vinegar directly onto it and rubbing it into the fabric. Then, let the vinegar sit for five minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
Step 4
Once you’ve rinsed the vinegar off, wash your clothing in warm water. You can use a detergent appropriate for your washing machine, or you can use the same kind of soap to wash the stains that you used throughout the soaking process.
Step 5
Dry your clothes immediately after washing.
Boiling Water Method
You will need:
- Heat resistant bowl
- Boiling water
- Dishwashing detergent
Step 1
Start by boiling some water and putting it in a heat-resistant bowl.
Step 2
Once the boiling water has cooled somewhat, place and soak the stained clothing in it for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Once your clothing has been soaked, remove it from the boiling water and let it dry completely before washing it.
Conclusion
The good news is that you can easily get rid of a bolognese stain. You just need to do a bit of research to find the right remedy.
If one method doesn’t work, try another one or combine some of the methods that are listed above.
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