Mustard is a popular condiment and accompanies many comfort foods – but it can also be a bit messy and annoying if it stains! The bright yellow color has a habit of staying put, but with the right tips, you’ll easily be able to remove mustard stains. Here’s how to remove mustard stains from clothing.
Using a clean cloth, dab as much sauce off your clothes as you can. Avoid rubbing the mustard stain – this can help it to set into the fabric.
Rinse out the stain from the inside of the fabric using cold running water. Pretreat stain with Persil® liquid detergent.
Wash according to the instructions on the care label with an appropriate detergent for the color and fabric type of your clothing. Persil® Advanced Clean Oxi+Odor Power liquid detergent and Ultra Pacs are both great choices for mustard stains.
Time is not your friend when it comes to mustard stains, so act fast if you can. Even before washing there are things you can do to prevent a mustard stain from forming. You’ll have the best chance of removal of mustard stains if you treat the spot immediately. Make sure you blot the area, and do not rub it! Rubbing could cause the mustard to get in deeper to the fabric fibers, making it harder to treat. This blotting will also get rid of excess mustard stains on your shirt.
If you’re home, spot treat your mustard stain by pouring liquid laundry detergent onto the affected area. If you’ve not used this method before, use the detergent on an inconspicuous spot first. Make sure to get the detergent into the fibers, and then gently rub the mustard stain. Rinse the detergent off after ten minutes of soaking, but make sure you use cold water. A stain fighting detergent such as Persil® Advanced Clean Oxi+Odor Power is advisable for tricky mustard stains.
There are a few ways to remove mustard stains. We’ll go through the best way to wash clothes with mustard stains.
If you’ve already pre-treated your clothing, use a powerful detergent such as the Advanced Clean Oxi+Odor Power liquid detergent, or alternatively use the Persil® Advanced Clean Oxi+Odor Power Ultra Pacs™. These have useful pre-measured detergent already filled inside and simply have to be placed in the washing machine drum, along with your laundry.
After the cycle has ended, check the mustard stain again. See if it has completely gone before drying the item, as stains can set once dried. If the stain is still present, try the same tips as above and repeat the washing process.
Rinse out the stain from the inside of the fabric using cold running water. Pretreat stain with Persil® liquid detergent.
The popular partner of burgers, fries, and hot dogs can often send a few undesirable drips your way. When your attire catches the worst of ketchup, trust Persil® to help save you from the stain. Rinse in cold water. Try to treat the stain as soon as possible. Apply Persil® liquid detergent and rub in. Let sit for 5 minutes, then wash with a dose of Persil® detergent in warm water.
Mayo belongs on buns, not your outfit. When this condiment leaves an unfriendly stain, worry not. Persil® has it under control. Apply Persil® liquid detergent and rub in. Let sit for 5 minutes. Wash in the warmest water recommended on the garment label. For heavy stains, explore our in-depth guide on how to get mayo out of clothes.
BBQ is as good as it is messy. And when that sweet or spicy sauce ends up in the wrong place, Persil® is there to help battle those tough stains. First, pretreat with Persil® liquid detergent. Rub into the stain and let sit for five minutes. Wash in the warmest water recommended on the garment label. For heavy stains, explore our in-depth guide on how to get BBQ sauce out of clothes.
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