How To Get Tomato Sauce Out of Carpets & Upholstery

We love tomato sauce as much as the next person but when it ends up on our carpet, sofa or even our clothes it’s a real pain. But don’t worry, with a few simple tips and tricks you can get tomato sauce out of your clothes or carpet and prevent those nasty stains.

Here are the methods to get tomato sauce out of fabric and carpets:

1. Act fast: The key to removing tomato sauce stains is to act quickly. The longer the stain sits, the harder it is to remove.
2. Scrape off excess sauce: Use a blunt knife or spoon to scrape off any excess sauce from the affected area. Be gentle don’t spread the stain.
3. Blot the stain: Place a clean cloth or paper towel underneath the stain and blot the area with another clean cloth or paper towel. Don’t rub the stain, this will push the tomato sauce stain deeper into the fabric.
4. Pre-treat the stain: Apply a generous amount of pre-treatment stain remover to the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes. Follow the instructions on the label carefully. Never apply chlorine bleach. You can add a little hydrogen peroxide.
5. Wash the garment: Wash the stained garment in cold water with a laundry detergent that has enzymes. Enzymes are good at breaking down protein based stains like tomato sauce.
6. Check the stain: Before drying the garment, check if the stain is still visible. If it is, repeat the above steps until the stain is gone.

If you have a tomato sauce stain on your carpet here’s how to remove it:

1. Blot up excess sauce: Use a clean white cloth or paper towel to blot up any excess sauce. Be gentle don’t spread the stain.
2. Spray a cleaning solution: Mix one tablespoon of liquid dish soap detergent with two cups of warm water. Dip a clean cloth into the solution and gently blot the carpet stain. Don’t spread the tomato stain by working from the outside in, then towards the center to avoid spreading it.
3. Rinse the area: Rinse the area with cold clean water and blot with a clean cloth or paper towel to remove any remaining cleaning solution.
4. Drying process: Use a clean, dry cloth to blot the area and remove any excess moisture. Let the carpet air dry completely before walking on it.

    

    

   

   • Spaghetti sauce stain removal from furniture

     Removing tomato sauce from furniture can be a tough task. But don’t worry it’s still possible to remove tomato stains from furniture and other fabrics. Here are the methods to get tomato stains out of furniture:

     Blot the stain: First blot the area with a damp paper towel or cloth to absorb as much of the tomato sauce as possible. Don’t rub the affected area, this will spread the stain further.

     Pre-treat the stain: Apply a generous amount of pre-treatment stain remover detergent specifically designed for the furniture to the stained area and let it sit for a few minutes. Follow all instructions on the label carefully. Never use chlorine bleach! Its safe to add a little hydrogen peroxide.

     Vacuum cleaner: Use your vacuum cleaner to remove any remaining tomato sauce. This will pull the stain out of the fabric and prevent it from setting in.

   

5. Steam clean: If you have a steam cleaner, use it to gently lift the tomato stains out of the upholstery. Follow all instructions on how to use your steam cleaner.

   Check the stain: Once you’re done steaming or vacuuming, check if the tomato sauce stains are still visible. If they are, repeat these steps until they are gone. With a bit of elbow grease and patience, that pesky tomato sauce stain will be gone!

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