Tomato Sauce Stain Removal

Removal of tough stains can be a really daunting task. Food stains are very common, especially, if you have small kids, who are very skilled at spilling anything and everything. Tomato sauce is one of the most common culinary items, which can cause stubborn stains and removing such stains can be tough, if you do not know the right methods.

How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains

From Clothes: Clothes are prone to get stained with sauce and other food items. The golden rule for tomato sauce stain removal from clothes is to act fast. As soon as you notice such a stain, blot as much as you can, from the surface. Never rub or scrub the stain, so that you as to avoid spreading of the stain. You may use paper towels or soft cloth for blotting the stain. Now, hold the cloth under running water, so that the water runs through the back side of the stain. This will force out the stain through the front of the cloth and prevents the stain from going deep to the other side. Now you can use liquid detergent to remove the stain. In case of white clothes, you may use bleaching agents like lemon juice, white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide solution. Rub the stain and then launder the cloth. If the stain still persists, then soak the cloth in warm water, after applying detergent on the stained portion. In case of stubborn stains, use stain remover gel, stick or spray, and wash the cloth as per instructions given by the manufacturer.

From Carpets: Nobody wants their carpet to get stained, as carpet stain removal is more difficult, as compared to clothes. As mentioned above, act fast and scoop out the excess sauce on the surface by working from the edges to the center of the stain. This helps in preventing the spreading of the stain. If you are not able to scoop out the sauce, which is stuck, you can vacuum it. Now, blot the stain with paper towels or soft cloth and spray the stained part with cold water or club soda. You have to blot the stain again. The next step is to spray some white vinegar on the stain and leave it to soak. Rinse the area with cold water and mild detergent, and blot it dry. You may also use a vacuum cleaner to remove the water and then blot it. You can use lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide solution (three parts water and one part hydrogen peroxide) to clean tomato sauce stains.

From Plastic Goods: I know people, who throw away their expensive plastic containers, once they get stained. Tomato sauce is one of the most common cause for stained plastic containers. You won't be forced to part with such containers, if you follow these guidelines for tomato sauce stain removal. While mild stains can be removed by washing with cold soapy water, tough ones need further treatment. Apply some lemon juice or baking soda and place the container under direct sunlight. Let it sit in the sun for some time, before rinsing with cold water. If the stain is not removed fully, repeat the process and keep it in sunlight for a longer time. It is always better to prevent the occurrence of such stains by spraying such containers with a non-stick spray, before putting any sauce. Never put hot sauce in plastic containers and refrain from microwaving plastics with sauce.

You can get rid of tomato sauce stain by following the above said tips and guidelines. The same applies to tomato ketchup stain removal too.