How to get tomato sauce stains out of clothes?

A meal isn’t complete without a range of tasty condiments. The best sausage sizzle, for example, needs tomato sauce. But what if that splash ends up on your clothes, carpets, or upholstery? These household favourites can make a mess on once-spotless fabrics. Vanish offers a range of products and tips to help get rid of those tough stains on your everyday fabrics.

Tomato stains are no match for Vanish. Pretreat your everyday fabrics with Gold Oxi Advance Multi Power Powder, or use our powerful Gold Oxi Action 3in1 Stain Removal Spray to revive your carpeted or upholstered surfaces.

Read on to learn how to help get tomato sauce stains out of clothing, along with other fabrics, with the Vanish range of products.

How to Remove Condiment Stains from Clothes

When it comes to condiment stains, the key is to act quickly. For thicker sauces like tomato sauce or oily sauces like mayonnaise, you can gently remove excess material before you blot. For watery sauces like chilli sauce, blot the area straight away with a cloth or paper towel, or run the affected area under cool water until the water runs clear.

Once you have pretreated your stains, it’s important to use a high quality detergent to lift the rest of the stain off your favourite garments. To keep your whites white, try using Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Crystal White Powder. Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Multi Power Powder is great for brightening colours.

How to Remove Condiment Stains from Clothes

Vanish Napisan Gold Oxi Action Stain Remover Powder
1st time amazing stain removal results even in cold and short cycle washes
Vanish Napisan Gold Oxi Action Crystal White Stain Remover Powder
Brilliant whites even after 50 washes, helps against greying and dulling over time. *At 20°C, on regular cycle vs detergent alone

SOAKING INSTRUCTIONS

Fully dissolve ½ scoop (30g) in 7L of warm water (max 40°C).
For best results soak whites or colours for 2 hours.
After soaking, wash as usual following Vanish in-wash instructions. Tough stains may require repeat applications.

In Wash Instructions for top loader:

Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Crystal White Powder: 1.5 scoops + detergent
Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Multi Power Powder: 1 scoop + detergent

For front loader:

Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Crystal White Powder: 1 scoop + detergent
Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance Multi Power Powder: Half scoop + detergent

Important: Before using Vanish Napisan Oxi Advance, you should always follow the usage instructions on the packaging and follow its care advice.

How to Remove Condiment Stains from Carpets & Upholstery

The first step to getting condiments like tomato sauce out of carpets is to act quickly and remove any excess. You can do this with a clean cloth or paper towel, or a cutlery if the sauce is thicker. Once the excess is gone, gently blot the area with a small amount of water to lift the stain. If the stain is still there, use a stain remover like Vanish Preen Oxi Action 3in1 Stain Removal Spray. This stain remover can even help lift dried stains. Follow the steps below to get the best results using Vanish Preen Oxi Action 3in1 Stain Removal Spray.

Instructions

Prepare: Remove excess dirt and stain. Turn the nozzle’s trigger to ON position whilst directing the trigger away from face. Then turn to OFF Position after use of the product. DO NOT squeeze the trigger in OFF position as this may cause the product to spit when turned ON.
Apply: Spray on the stain and leave for max 5 minutes.
Clean: Blot the stain and remove excess product using a clean cloth. Repeat as necessary until the stain is removed. Ensure the surfaces are dry before stepping or sitting on them.
Important: Before use check for colour fastness by testing a hidden area of the fabric, rug or carpet. Always follow the usage instructions on the packaging and follow its care advice. Keep out of reach of children.

Tips

When cleaning stains, there are a few important tips to keep in mind to prevent a stain from getting worse.

Act fast. If you begin treating a stain as soon as it occurs, you have a much better chance of removing it. However, even if a stain sets, high quality detergents or stain removers like Vanish products can still be used to treat a stain.
Apply gentle pressure when blotting a stain. Being too rough or scrubbing an affected area can actually push excess condiment further into a surface. This is particularly bad for upholstered and carpeted surfaces, which can’t be easily thrown in the washing machine.