How to Get Ketchup Out of Clothes

Does ketchup stain? You bet. Check out our ketchup stain removal tips to learn how to remove ketchup from white shirts, jeans, and other clothes and surfaces.

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Laundry

  1. Scrape

    Carefully scrape away as much of the ketchup as possible with a spoon or butter knife.

  2. Rinse

    Rinse the stain from back to front with cool water.

  3. Rub

    Gently rub a little laundry detergent into the stain and let it sit 5–10 minutes; use a timer to keep track of the time. Now … where’d you put that hot dog?

  4. Wash

    Launder as usual with your favorite detergent and either 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.

When pre-treating with Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive, do not allow to dry on fabric.

Surfaces

  1. Remove

    Remove excess ketchup.

  2. Wipe

    Wipe surface clean with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes.

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