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How to Remove Mayonnaise Stains
Pick your fabric for a 3-step textile-chemistry guide
⏱ Treat todayOil and egg emulsion — absorb excess with baking soda first, then degrease with dish soap.
Cotton quick fix
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch or baking soda and let it sit 30 minutes to soak up the oil
- 2Brush off the powder, then squeeze dish soap (like Dawn) directly on the stain and rub it in
- 3Wash in the warmest water safe for the fabric and air-dry — check it's fully gone before the dryer
Why Mayonnaise stains are tricky
Oil-based stains are hydrophobic lipid molecules that repel water and bond tightly to fabric fibers through non-polar interactions.
How to prevent Mayonnaise stains
The egg content in mayonnaise makes it set under heat. Apply absorbent powder immediately, let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the fat, then treat with dish soap and cold water. Never use hot water first.