How to remove a ketchup stain:
Grandma's trick that works better than the drugstore

A story from life

"At a picnic in the park, my son sat down in the grass and within a minute he had a ketchup stain on his shirt. It looked hopeless. But Grandma advised a simple trick - and the stain disappeared without a drop of chemistry."

- Monika, EcoHaus customer

Why ketchup remains so stubbornly

Tomato base, sugar and vinegar. Three ingredients that make ketchup colourful, oily and sour challenging at the same time. If it dries, it gets deep into the fibers. A quick reaction and gentle but effective means will make the biggest difference.

Step-by-step instructions

What helps:

• Cold water
• Baking soda
• White vinegar 10%
• EcoHaus Washing Papers
• Sodium percarbonate - for white laundry

Procedure:

1. Gently remove ketchup residue with a spoon - do not press into the fabric.
2. Turn inside out and rinse with cold water on the reverse side.
3. Mix baking soda with a little water, apply to stain, leave on for 15 minutes. Why it works: the soda will gently abrade the pigment and neutralize the acidity of the ketchup.
4. Add a few drops of white vinegar, allow to foam slightly. Why it works: The vinegar helps break down the sugar residue as well as the coloring.
5. Wash with EcoHaus washing papers at 30-40°C. Why it works: Washing papers contain biodegradable actives that can handle grease and colour stains without unnecessary chemicals.
6. For white laundry, add sodium percarbonate. Why it works: It breaks down into sodium and active oxygen, which bleaches without chlorine.

➙ Tip from Grandma Petra

After washing, it's a good idea to let the laundry dry in the sun. The natural UV light can break down the stain until it disappears.

➙ Tip from Vlaďka - the cleaning lady

For coloured laundry it is better to skip the percarbonate. Instead, combine baking soda, vinegar and a drop of washing perfume. The stain will disappear without the risk of fading.

Products that have proven their worth

• Baking soda - 1 kg
• White vinegar 10% - 1 l
• EcoHaus Washing Papers
• Sodium percarbonate - 1 kg

What if it's a different stain?

Just open it To the stain - where every stain is right at home. Or click on Vlaďka in the bottom right corner. She answers quickly, knows exactly, and can handle anything that's fallen on clothes.

Summary

Ketchup is a powerful adversary, but nature has a way with it. All it takes is a few simple steps, quality products, and a little bit of proven wisdom. No harsh chemicals, no plastics, no stress.