All hail the Master of the Mess.

We know your type. You have the innate ability to get dirty just by looking at a bottle of BBQ sauce. But lucky for you, we saw you coming. So here's a few clean-up tips for getting sauce and splatter stains out of anything, from T-shirts to tablecloths.

How to remove BBQ sauce stains

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Step 1

First, check the label. If it's "dry clean only", you gotta take it to the experts. But if it's not, get ready for some good clean fun.

Step 2

The quicker you can get to the stain the better. When it's still fresh and wet, that's when to attack. So blot the stain with a SCOTT® Shop Towel to remove the excess sauce. Be sure NOT to rub or scrub the stain.

If the stain has already dried by the time you get to it, use the dull edge of a butter knife to scrap away as much of the dry BBQ sauce as possible. Then, continue on to Step 3.

Step 3

Run cold water over the BACK of the stain to push the stain back out the way it came. The greater the water pressure, the better.

Step 4

Add a small amount of detergent onto the stain, then fold the stain over onto itself and rub together, working in the detergent. Let it set for five to ten minutes. Repeat and then rinse. If this seems to be working, repeat Step 4 until the stain is gone and then wash the item according to the tag.

Step 5

DO NOT PUT THE ITEM IN THE DRYER. If there's a trace of stain left, a dryer will set the stain into the fabric. Let the item air-dry.

Step 6

If traces of the stain still remain, sprinkle baking soda on it. Then, add a small amount of white vinegar to the baking soda. This will create a lava-like reaction, forcing the stain out. Dab with a dry towel and wash the item according to the instructions at the highest temperature it allows.

Step 7

If this doesn't work, it's time to take it to the cleaners. Or toss it out. Or hang it in your garage as a happy reminder of the good ol' dirty time you had.

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