If the garment says, dry clean only, believe the message.
Lift away any solids and blot the stain with a dry, white napkin.
Head to the dry cleaner as soon as possible to point out and identify the stain.
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The cleaner will know what to do.
Wiping only pushes the sauce deeper into the fabric fibers.
Choose a pretreater and let it work for at least 10 minutes before washing the garment.
Most pretreated BBQ sauce stains can be removed easily in warm or cool water.
The high heat in the dryer can set the stain and make it much more difficult to get out.
Stubborn Stain Still There?
Oxygen bleach is safe for all washable white and colored fabrics except wool, silk, and leather.
Oxygen bleach works more slowly but will not cause colors to fade or bleed.
Dampen a white cloth or paper towel with plain water and blot the stain no scrubbing!
Fill a sink with cool water and 1/4 teaspoon of a gentle laundry detergent.
Submerge the stained silk garment and let it soak for an hour.
Allow the garment to soak for another hour.
The vinegar will help the silk retain its luster.
Gently squeeze out the excess water and air dry the garment.
Repeat the steps if needed.
Hot water is not the best choice for first treating a BBQ sauce stain.
