Tomato sauce and shawarma are almost everyone’s favourite, but spills can quickly leave noticeable stains on clothes. Shawarma stains can contain tomato sauce, spices and oil, while tomato-based sauces can leave strong colour on fabric. Acting quickly and washing the garment correctly can help prevent the stain from setting.
Key Highlights
Remove excess food gently before washing.
Check the garment care label before treating the stain.
Use your preferred Ariel detergent according to the product instructions.
Treat oily shawarma stains promptly.
Check the stain before drying
How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains and Oily Shawarma Mark
1. Remove excess food
Use a spoon or the edge of a blunt object to lift away leftover sauce, meat or food. Do not rub it.
2. Check the care label
Before washing, check the garment care label. White cotton fabrics may need a gentler cycle, while other everyday garments can be washed according to their specific care instructions.
3. Pre-treat the stain
For a fresh stain, gently rinse or blot away excess residue. For oily marks, pre-treating with Ariel Platinum Clean Gel can help loosen the stain before washing. Follow the product instructions and check the fabric care label.
4. Add Ariel detergent
Choose the Ariel format that suits your laundry routine. Ariel Ultra PODS offer a convenient option for machine washing. Place the POD in the empty drum before adding clothes, following the dosage guidance on the pack. You can also use Ariel Platinum Clean Powder - Downy Floral Breeze or Ariel Platinum Clean Gel - Floral Breeze to keep the fabric clean, fresh and smelling pleasant after every wash.
5. Wash according to the care label
Load the garment with similar colours and fabrics without overfilling the machine. Select the wash cycle and temperature recommended on the care label. Use the highest temperature allowed by the care label.
6. Check before drying
Once the wash is finished, check the stained area before drying. If tomato colour or oily residue remains, repeat the treatment and wash before drying. Heat from drying can make some stains harder to remove.
Why Shawarma or Tomato Sauce Stains Can Be Tricky
Family meals, gatherings and quick bites can sometimes result in unexpected stains. Many popular dishes combine ingredients that can leave more than one type of stain.
Shawarma can contain oil, spices, sauces and marinades, while dishes like chicken mandi and kebabs can leave behind grease, spice and sauce marks. Tomato-based gravies and rich dips may also create visible stains, especially on white and light-coloured fabrics.
The combination of oil, colour and food residue can make these stains more challenging to handle. Ariel has different detergent options to help deal with different everyday stain challenges, from oily food marks to colourful sauce stains.
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