Barbecue Sauce
- Create mixture using one part vinegar and two parts water.
- Apply solution with clean cloth; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Dab mark with a damp towel.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
Pro tip: Stains with dark colors, such as barbecue sauce, can be treated by white vinegar, thanks to its acidic ability to break down pigment stains.
Butter
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-3 as necessary.
Chocolate
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Run the fabric under cold water to dislodge any remaining chocolate.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
See more steps to remove chocolate.
Egg
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Soak item in cold water; gently rub affected area with an old toothbrush.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
Fruit
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Make thick paste of 1 tbsp water and 3 tbsp baking soda.
- Spread evenly on the affected area; let dry for 20 minutes.
- Rinse item using warm water.
- Apply a few drops of laundry detergent directly on stain; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse using warm water.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
Pro tip: Tannin-based stains need to be lightened, which means you need a natural bleaching agent such as baking soda.
Ice Cream
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
Pro-tip: Look for an enzyme-based cleaner that features amylase, the best solution for tackling chocolate stains.
Ketchup
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Rinse with cold water.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
Pro tip: For tomato-based stains, air drying or line drying clothes is recommended to avoid setting the stain deeper into the fabric.
Maple Syrup
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Make mixture using 1/2 tsp dishwashing detergent, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and 1 quart tepid water. Let item soak for 15 minutes.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
Mayonnaise
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Spray affected area Stain Remover, let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-3 as necessary.
Pro tip: The enzyme that fights oil-based stains best is lipase, so make sure it's in your cleaner formula for optimum results.
Mustard
- Scrape off any remaining material using a dull butter knife.
- Rinse with cold water.
- Saturate affected area with Stain Remover; let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
Turmeric
- Rinse with cold water.
- Soak item in detergent and cold water for 20 minutes.
- Spray affected area Stain Remover, let sit for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours for older stains.
- Wash item according to fabric care instructions.
- Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.