How to Remove Food Stains from Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, lots of food. But what happens when your favorite shirt gets stained with gravy? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you how to remove food stains from Thanksgiving dinner. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast – knowing that if a little bit of gravy spills on your shirt, you’re prepared!

How to Remove Food Stains After Thanksgiving

When you’re dealing with the messy aftermath of a lot of relatives and a lot of food, use this guide on how to remove food stains to help you get your house back to normal.

Remove Gravy Stains and Greasy Food Stains

If your clothing is stained with gravy, mashed potatoes, or any other greasy Thanksgiving food, we’d recommend this method:

1. Blot the area with a clean white cloth to remove as much of the stain as possible.
2. Spray on a stain remover and let it sit as long as recommended.
3. Wash the garment in cold water with mild detergent.
4. If the stain persists, soak the garment in a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water for 30 minutes.
5. Rinse the garment well and wash it again in cold water with a mild detergent.
6. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 3-5 until it disappears.

Remove Red Wine Stains and Cranberry Sauce Stains

If you’re dealing with a stain from something colorful like wine or cranberry sauce, this is the method you’ll want to use:

1. Blot the stain with a clean white cloth to remove as much of the liquid as possible.
2. Mix a solution of hydrogen peroxide and liquid soap in a 1:1 ratio.
3. Test the solution on a small area and make sure it doesn’t cause damage.
4. Pour the mixture onto the stain and let it sit.
5. Add more mixture intermittently until the stain is gone.
6. Wash in the laundry as usual.

Remove Sweet Potato Stains and Pumpkin Stains

If your clothing is stained with sweet potatoes, stuffing, or any other starch-based food, this is the best way to get rid of it:

1. Scrape the stain off and blot with a cloth to remove as much as possible.
2. Wet and blot with cold water.
3. Add stain remover, or you can add a little bit of detergent directly to the stain.
4. Dab the cleaner into the stain and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
5. Wash in the laundry on a hot cycle.

No matter what kind of stains you’re dealing with this Thanksgiving, we hope this guide has helped you learn how to remove food stains and more! Wishing you a happy and stain-free holiday! And remember for any oven issues, give the oven repair team at Advance Appliance a call. For other Holiday tips like how to thaw a Thanksgiving turkey or tips for storing leftovers in the freezer take a look at our blog!