Mustard is the number one condiment on hot dogs and sausages in America.

Then rinse the stained area well with plain water.

Check and Retreat the Stained Area

Examine the area that was stained.

How to Remove Mustard Stains From Clothes

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Recheck the stained area again before drying.

Use a dull knife or the edge of a spoon to lift the mustard from the carpet.

Do not rub, as that will push the mustard deeper into the fibers.

Overhead view of materials needed to remove mustard stains

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Be careful not to saturate the fabric because excess moisture can cause problems with the cushion fillings.

Allow the upholstery to air dry away from sunlight and direct heat.

Before cleaning any furniture, always follow the manufacturer’scare label on cleaning upholstery.

Removing mustard from a shirt with a spoon

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If the furniture fabric is silk or vintage, lift away the solids and then contact aprofessional upholstery cleaner.

This process might have to be repeated again if any stain is still present.

A professional cleaner may be able remove the stain further or attempt to fade any discoloration it had caused.

Blotting the mustard stain with a wet towel

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Baking soda is also used to absorb oil stains.

When combined with ammonia, hydrogen peroxide can help to reduce a stain.

Apply the affected area with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and a drop of ammonia.

Using rubbing alcohol to remove the stain

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Let sit for 10 minutes and blot with a clean cloth wet with cold water.

Treating the mustard stain with stain remover

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Soaking the garment in an oxygen bleach solution

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Removing mustard solids from carpet

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Mixing a dish soap cleaning solution

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Applying cleaning solution to the carpet stain

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Rinsing the stained area with a wet cloth

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Vacuuming the carpet after stain removal

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