How to Remove Mexican Food Stains from the Tablecloth

Imagine you are enjoying very Mexican dishes like guacamole, tinga tostadas, mole, pozole, chicharrón in green sauce, salsa macha, and more delights when, for one reason or another, stains hit your mom's or grandma's favorite tablecloth, breaking the harmony around the table. First, take a deep breath and then, act as quickly as you can! Although it’s hard not to panic, remember it is possible to remove all types of sauce stains, Mexican food, and even aguas frescas from the tablecloth and clothing with a bit of patience, here we explain how! You can also read: The best ways to remove a red wine stain How to easily remove stains from the tablecloth If you spilled mole on your favorite tablecloth or shirt, don’t worry, you can still save it! 1. Remove food remnants from the tablecloth using a spoon, as scrubbing the remnants of sauce or mole will cause them to penetrate the fabric fibers, making it harder to remove the stain. 2. Turn the tablecloth over and wet it with cold water. 3. Apply soap directly to the stain and use a sponge to scrub the stain in circular motions 4. If the soap is not enough, you can apply a little hydrogen peroxide to the stain, let it sit for a couple of minutes and scrub again. 5. Rinse with plenty of water 6. Now, put the tablecloth in the washing machine and wash it as usual, it will look as good as new! You can also read: 12 ways to use baking soda for cleaningHow to remove sauce stains with vinegar Forget about the stains from sauce and Mexican food, as you only need a couple of ingredients that you probably already have at home. 1. Remove sauce or mole remnants with a spoon from the tablecloth or clothing. 2. Turn the tablecloth over and run a stream of water directly over the stain, trying to use the water pressure to eliminate the remnants of sauce. 3. Apply a bit of detergent to the food stain and scrub with a sponge. 4. Go to the kitchen for some white vinegar and apply it to the stain, let it sit for a couple of minutes and scrub with the sponge. 5. Rinse and wash the tablecloth as usual, the sauce or mole stain will be a thing of the past! You can also read: 8 ways to use vinegar for cleaningHow to remove sauce stains with baking soda As you probably already know, baking soda is your best option for removing stains of chili, mole, or pozole, so don’t waste any more time and try it. 1. Sprinkle a little baking soda on the fresh stain, as this ingredient will absorb the sauce, oil, or chili and make it easier to clean. 2. After letting it sit for a couple of minutes, turn the tablecloth over and rinse with cold water. 3. Apply detergent to the food stain, let it sit, and scrub with a sponge. 4. Rinse and wash as usual. Before getting to work 1. Remember that the most important thing is to act quickly, do not leave the dirty tablecloth for days. 2. Do not use brushes or scrub aggressively, as this will make the stains much harder to remove. 3. Under no circumstances put the tablecloth in the dryer if you have not managed to completely remove the stain.