How to Get Salad Dressing Stains Out of Clothes

Does salad dressing stain? You bet it does! Learn how to remove balsamic vinegar, ranch, Italian dressing, vinaigrette, and other dressings from clothes and fabrics.

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As far as food stains go, salad dressing can be one of the toughest because it’s usually oil based, like balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar salad dressing. Fortunately, we have just the thing to attack your toughest salad stains effectively.

What you need

Steps to remove salad dressing stains from clothing

  1. Remove

    Remove excess dressing.

  2. Pre-Treat

    Pre-treat stain with liquid laundry detergent.

  3. Wash

    Wash on the hottest recommended setting with detergent and ⅓ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach for bleach-safe whites or Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive for colors or white items with spandex.

  4. Dry

    Before drying, check to make sure stain is gone. If not, give the salad stain another “toss” in the machine.

Tip

Some folks recommend sprinkling baby powder or a packet of artificial sweetener on stain to absorb excess oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive to pre-treat before placing my clothing in a High Efficiency washing machine?

Yes, Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry additive can be used with both standard and HE washing machines.