How to Get Out a Spaghetti Stain

Spaghetti is one of the toughest stains to remove because of its oil base.

Not all stains are created equal, unfortunately. Stains that have a base that consists largely of water such as beer or juice are easy to remove with cold water and a dab of soap. However other stains, particularly those that have an oil base, such as salad dressing, or stains that have a strong pigment, like spaghetti, require a more precise method of attack. You by no means have to live with this last kind of stain forever.

Things You'll Need

• Cold water
• Laundry detergent
• Sponge
• Vinegar
• Pre-wash stain remover

Instructions

1. Turn the garment inside out and flush the stained area with ice-cold water. Turn the garment right side out. Add a nickel-sized amount of laundry detergent to the stain and rub it in with your finger, tapping the stain. Let it sit for five minutes.

2. Rinse the stain completely with cold water. Dab one end of a clean sponge in some white vinegar. Let the vinegar sit on the stain for at least three minutes. Rinse with cold water.

3. Dab the stain with a pre-wash stain remover. Wash the garment as you normally would in the washing machine.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Stain Buster -- Spaghetti Sauce