How to Clean Salad Dressing Off Clothes

You Will Need:

• Cornstarch or baby powder
• White paper towel or cloth napkin
• Laundry pre-treater or liquid detergent
• Washing machine

Steps to Remove the Salad Dressing Stain:

1. As soon as you notice the stain, blot the mark with cornstarch or baby powder. This will start to absorb the oils in the dressing that can lead to those nasty stains.
2. Wipe excess powder from the stain with a napkin. Repeat the blotting if necessary.
3. Once you’ve removed as much of the stain as possible, pre-treat with a laundry stain remover or a liquid laundry detergent. Enzyme products, such as Kids ‘N’ Pets stain remover or Biz detergent, tend to work well.
4. Wash in the hottest water recommended for the fabric with your regular laundry detergent. The hot water along with the detergent will break down the oils in the dressing and remove the stain.
5. After the wash cycle, check to see if the stain is gone. If it’s still there, repeat stain removal attempts BEFORE you dry the clothing.

You Will Need:

• Enzyme digester
• Salad dressing or peanut butter
• Dish liquid or laundry detergent
• Washing machine

Steps to Remove Old Salad Dressing Stains:

For an old salad dressing stain, there are two removal methods that work well.

1. Spray an enzyme digester on the stain, such as Kids ‘N’ Pets. These can be found on the pet aisle of most supermarkets. Follow the instructions on the label of your selected product. Usually, you will let the stain soak for about 15 minutes, then blot up the excess cleaning solution and let the area air dry.
2. Another option is to freshen the stain so that it is easier to remove with traditional methods. This can be done by rubbing more salad dressing into the stain. If you don’t have the same salad dressing, use creamy peanut butter.
3. Let the stain sit for 15 minutes to absorb the product.
4. Rub some grease-fighting dish liquid or liquid laundry detergent into the stain.
5. Put the item in the wash as usual, using the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.
6. Let the item air dry. Even if you look to be sure that the stain is removed, sometimes it only appears to be gone since the fabric is wet.

• If you’re in a restaurant and need a quick stain remover, try using artificial sweetener.
• Do not dry the clothing until the stain has been removed to your satisfaction. Drying tends to set stains, which may make them impossible to remove.