How to Remove Mustard Stains

Who does not love mustard? What is a hot dog or a sandwich without mustard? Try eating a hot dog without it, and you will probably not even like it as much! Although mustard, similar to ketchup and mayonnaise, complements many foods, it can ruin your perfectly good day when you find it on your clothes, carpet or the upholstery. Mustard contains turmeric that is generally used to dye fabric. Hence, when mustard drops on your clothes, carpet or upholstery, it is likely to leave a dark yellow stain behind, unless treated quickly and in the proper way.

Before you remove the mustard stains, it is essential that you take care of the following things:

·      First and foremost, read the label of all the ingredients that you are going to use. If anything contains ammonia, do not use it! Ammonia combined with turmeric makes the stain permanent.

·      Secondly, read the label of the item which contains the mustard stain. Check for any instructions regarding any specific ingredient that should be avoided while cleaning it. You may also want to see if it is washable or not.

·      Also, try the cleaning solution on a small, hidden part of the fabric. Apply it for 2 minutes, and when you remove it, see if the cloth has discolored or been damaged in any way. If that is the case, do not use the same cleaning solution on the stain.

·      Gently blot away any excess mustard present on the fabric, ensuring that the stain does not spread. When you have done this, rinse the back of the stain well with cold water.

·      If the stain is old and you know the type of mustard that dropped on the fabric, you can start by first refreshing the stain. To do so, apply the exact same mustard on the stain, leave it in place for 5 minutes, and then start getting the old stain out from the fabric the way you would if it was a fresh stain.

Removing Mustard Stains from Clothes

Method One

Because it is yellow, one is likely to spot a mustard stain on your white shirt from a distance. Although tricky, you can get rid of the stain in a few simple steps. Do not embarrass yourself, and proceed in the following way.

Things that you will require:

·      Clean towels

·      Bowl

·      Measuring cup

·      Dish soap

·      White Vinegar

·      Water

·      Liquid laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Firstly, what you need to do is place the stained clothing on a hard surface. Lay down one or two clean towels beneath the clothing so that the solution does not seep through while you are removing the mustard stain.

2.   Get hold of a small bowl; add ¼ teaspoon of dish soap, ¼ teaspoon of white vinegar and ¼ cup of warm water. Mix all three ingredients well.

3.   Apply the solution on to the stain. Do so using a sponge, towel or spoon. Let the stain soak in the solution for 15 minutes.

4.   Next, rinse the stained clothing with warm water.

5.   Wash your clothing as normal. After it has air dried, you will notice that the stain has disappeared. For second method regarding removal of mustard stains from clothes read below.

Method Two

Things that you will require:

·      Washing bucket

·      Color safe oxygenated bleach

·      Liquid laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   The first step requires you to fill your washing bucket completely with cold water.

2.   Now, soak the stained shirt in the water, and add color safe oxygenated bleach to the bucket according to the instructions on the box of bleach.

3.   Leave the shirt in the bucket from 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how large and deep the stain is.

4.   After passage of the required time, wash the clothes normally with your regular liquid laundry detergent.

Tip:

This method is best used for white clothing. Make sure you test all colored clothing for color fastness as bleach has the ability to discolor some materials.

Removing Mustard Stains on Carpet

A carbonated drink can get rid of stains? Yes, it can - especially mustard stains! Find out below how to utilize a carbonated drink to get out a mustard stain from the carpet.

Things that you will require:

·      Club soda

·      Clean towels

·      Spray bottle

·      Mild detergent

·      Water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To start off, take out a can of club soda from the refrigerator, and pour it over the stained area.

                                           

2.   Now, grab a clean towel, and start blotting the stained area with it. The mustard stain will start to get off.

3.   If the stain is deep, it may not get out simply by club soda. Follow the earlier steps by making a cleaning solution of mild detergent and warm water. Grab an empty spray bottle; fill it with 2 cups of warm water, and 1 teaspoon of mild detergent. Shake the bottle well.

4.   Spray the solution on the stained area.

5.   Leave it in place for 5 minutes.

6.   After 5 minutes, soak the stained area in cold water, and start blotting the carpet with a clean towel till it becomes dry. The stain would have disappeared by now.

Tip:

 Make sure the carpet dries completely after you have cleaned the stain. Leaving it wet can cause mold problems for you later.

Removing Mustard Stains on Upholstery

When the television has you too absorbed in it, you may drop mustard on the sofa upholstery while eating without even realizing it. The sooner you clean the stain, the quicker it will come off.

Things that you will require:

·      Water

·      Liquid dishwashing detergent

·      Measuring cup

·      Clean cloth

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To make your cleaning solution, grab the required ingredients and mix them in the following proportion: two cups of cold water with 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent.

2.   Dip a clean cloth in the solution, and apply it to the stained upholstery.

3.   Start blotting the stained area. Keep blotting and applying more solution when required till the mustard stain comes off from the upholstery.

4.   Next, move to a dry part of the cloth, soak it in cold water, and apply it to the stain to remove the cleaning solution from it.

5.   Lastly, you need to ensure that the upholstery gets dry. Blot the wet area with a dry cloth.