How to Get Tomato Sauce Out of Clothes

Cooking your favourite homemade pasta sauce or enjoying a bit of ketchup with your chips is all well and good until you notice a splatter on your shirt. Accidental encounters aren’t fun and can be tricky to remove from your clothing. Luckily, we've got you covered! Whether it's tomato sauce, tomato soup, pasta sauce, or even dried spaghetti stains, we’ll provide you with top tips on how to get tomato sauce out of clothes to ensure that your garments stay stain-free and looking their best. Say goodbye to those pesky tomato stains and hello to fresh, clean clothes!

How to remove tomato stains

Whether it's a fresh spill or a dried-in stain, acting quickly is key. We recommend treating your clothing with the Vanish Oxi Action Fabric Stain Remover Spray* before putting them in the wash.

First, gently scrape off any excess sauce or dirt and then follow the instructions below.

Spray the product directly onto the stain, on both sides of the garment.
Leave to sit for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Put the garment in the washing machine and wash as normal.

How to remove tomato stains from white clothes

Although getting tomato stains on your white clothes may seem like a disaster, all hope isn’t lost. The Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder* is a fabric whitener designed to whiten your clothes, remove stains and give your laundry an in-wash hygiene boost. It can be used to remove odours from deep within clothing fibres, too, which is great for those accidental food spillages. To use this product and remove tomato stains from your white clothes, follow the steps below.

Mix 10g of powder with equal amounts of water.
Apply the mix on the stain and rub gently as needed.
Leave the paste on the stain for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Add another scoop in the wash with your normal detergent.

How to get spaghetti stains out of clothes after drying

Even if you try to take care of stains straight away, sometimes the messiest meals can cause undiscovered marks. If you’re struggling to get spaghetti stains out of your clothes after they’re dry, use the Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder*. Not only will it help to remove tough stains even at 20°C and in just 30 minutes, but it also keeps your clothes fresh and odour-free.

Mix 10g of powder with equal amounts of water.
Rub the mix into the stain.
Leave for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Add another scoop in the wash with your normal detergent.

How to get tomato soup out of clothes

Tomato soup spills stains can be a common occurrence, especially when kids are involved! The Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel* is a great solution for removing stubborn stains in a cold 30°C wash, and is also handy if you’re figuring out how to get pasta sauce out of your clothes, too! Take a look at the method below.

Apply 2ml of gel and rub gently into the stain using the top of the dosage cap.
Leave the gel on the stain for a maximum of 10 minutes.
After soaking, wash in the washing machine as normal. Dose your usual detergent and add a 50ml dose of Vanish Gel.

How to remove ketchup stains from clothes

To remove ketchup stains from clothes, first use a spoon to scrape off any ketchup residue. Next, blot the stain carefully using a clean, damp paper towel or cloth to soak up as much as you can, being careful not to rub it into the material as this will smear the stain more. Finally, use Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder to treat the stain using these simple steps:

Mix 10g of powder with equal amounts of water.
Rub the mix into the stain.
Leave for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Add another scoop in the wash with your normal detergent.