How to Get Rid of BBQ Stains

The fun of summer often comes with a grilling disaster. You will always find yourself attending outdoor events, picnics and slumber parties. Unfortunately, barbeque stains are one of the toughest stains you will ever have to deal with. But don’t weep. We will bring you some essential ways to help you save your clothes and carpet from those frustrating after-party BBQ stains.

Getting Rid of Barbeque Stains from Clothing

Foremost, keep in mind that the sooner you attack the stain, the better chances you have of removing them. On the contrary, the longer you wait to take action, the harder the stain will be removed. If you can’t take immediate action, just keep the stained garment wet to prevent the stain from setting into the fibers deeper and harder. Also, make sure you read the clothing labels first before attacking the stains with any product. Some garments are highly sensitive to certain cleansing solution.

• Get rid of excess BBQ sauce off of the clothing as much as you could.
• For wet stains, blot it gently with a clean cloth or a paper towel. Replace the towel as necessary.
• For dry stains, use a tool with a dull edge to scrape off hardened sauce from the garment.
• Run cold water from the back side of the stained area to loosen the sauce off of the garment. Apply high pressure to effectively force out the stains.
• Apply liquid detergent onto the affected area and gently rub the fabric together. Rubbing will help loosen the stains from the fibers.
• Allow the detergent to sit in for a few minutes before rinsing. Repeat the procedure as necessary.
• For more stubborn stains, you can use a specialized stain removing product instead. As a rule of thumb, always read the labels first before applying any product onto the garment. Doing so will ensure that the product is compatible with the type of garment you have.
• If the garment is white and is bleach-safe, you can use bleach to remove those nasty BBQ stains. Other alternatives include hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar and lemon juice.

 

The mentioned methods can usually do the trick. But for more stubborn stains, you may consider bringing your garment to a dry cleaner to do the work for you.

Removing Barbeque Stains from Carpets

Carpet stains are much harder to remove than stains on clothing. Most of the time, stains on carpets are left unnoticed hence making them even more difficult to remove. Here are a few good steps to help you tackle them easily.

For old barbeque stains:

• Use a dull-edged instrument to scrape as much dried and hardened sauce off of the fibers of your carpet.
• Vacuum the debris as much as possible.
• Apply a commercial carpet cleaner onto the stained area of the carpet. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully though.

For fresh barbeque stains:

• Immediately blot the stained area with paper towels or a clean cloth.
• Avoid rubbing the stain to prevent it from spreading out and setting deeper onto the carpet.
• Re-wet the area with a mild dish detergent and then blot again.
• For persistent stains, cover the affected area with baking soda and follow it up with white vinegar. Baking soda will cause the vinegar to form bubbles and consequently lift the stains up.

The task can be quite troublesome, but the good news is that you can actually remove carpet stains. If you don’t have the luck in removing barbeque stains from your carpet, now is the time to call a professional cleaner and have him finish the task for you.