How To Get Peanut Butter Out Of Clothes

How to get peanut butter out of clothes? I bet you are really upset right now when the brownish peanut butter paste gets on your clothes. But hey, don’t be; I know the most effective way to wash it off your garments.

Fortunately, with the support of some ingredients around your house, the peanut butter paste will fall out easily. Well, what to wait for? Let’s find out how you can do it.

Is It True That Peanut Butter Can Stain Your Clothes?

Yup, this is true. Naturally, peanut butter is only made by roasting, pressing, and grounding peanuts into a nice and thick paste. Commercial products might have vegetable oils or trans fat ⁽¹⁾, which will form messy oily stains on your clothes.

Here is good news for you; the stains from peanut butter are quite easy to remove. They will fall out immediately with a precise cleaning process. Like other oil-based stains, if you take action right at the moment the butter gets on your clothes, the process is effortless.

Never let the stain dry on the fabric because some additives from manufactured peanut butter might set and leave permanent stains on your clothes. So, let’s get hands-on with peanut butter on your garments.

Let’s Start Removing Peanut Butter On Washable Clothes

This is the critical part, choose the most suitable method for garments. Each technique will have a different procedure and requirements, so you need to follow it carefully.

Laundry Stain Remover

The laundry stain remover is an excellent choice if you need any product that can best blow the stains away. The product is designed to wipe the stain out easily and is suitable for washable clothes, so give it a try.

Preparation

• Laundry stain remover
• A spoon
• Hot water

Instructions

Step 1: Scoop the excess peanut butter with a spoon. Do this carefully; you don’t want to spill the paste on other areas. Don’t press the butter because it will make the paste penetrate deeper into the fabric.

Step 2: Apply the laundry stain remover on the stained area. Allow the remover to do its work for a few minutes.

Step 3: Turn on the washer with the hottest temperature settings that your garment care tag allows.

Step 4: Recheck the stained area; repeat step 2 and 3 if needed.

Step 5: If the stain is completely gone, dry the garments in the dryers or hang them air dry will be ok.

Dishwashing Liquid Or Laundry Detergent

Well, these cleaning agents are perfect for washing away even the most stubborn stains. The enzyme content of these products should be powerful enough to cut through the oil and restore the original look for your clothes.

Preparation

• Dishwashing liquid or heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent
• A soft toothbrush
• Hot water
• Absorbent pads
• A scraper (a blunt knife or a spoon)

Instructions

Step 1: Remove the excess peanut butter with a blunt knife. Any other objects with thin edges will also work, such as a spoon.

Step 2: Pretreat the stain with a small amount of dishwashing liquid. You can also use heavy-duty laundry detergent as a substitute. They both perform amazingly.

Step 3: Use your fingers or a soft toothbrush and rub the cleaning agent on the stain. Then, allow the product to sit on the stain for 15 minutes. The discoloration will start to loosen at this point.

Step 4: Wash the garments with hot water according to the instructions on the care tag.

Step 5: Repeat step 2 to step 4 until the stain is 100% disappeared. Don’t dry the garments if there is any stain persisting; the heat from the dryer will make the oil-based stain extremely stubborn.

Step 6: If the stain is tough, choose a plat surface and place the garment on the absorbent pad. Remember to turn over your garment to work on the other side of the stains.

Step 7: Blot the laundry detergent on the other side of the stained area with a clean absorbent pad and allow the detergent to work for a couple of minutes.

Step 8: Re-launder your clothes.

For those who use powder laundry detergent, mix the powder with water to form a sudsy paste. After that, apply this paste directly to the stained zone for at least 30 minutes before washing your garments.

Baking Soda And White Vinegar

This combo of household remedies will amaze you with its power. With two straightforward ingredients, baking soda and vinegar, you are able to wash away the peanut butter stains.

Preparation

• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• A large bucket (optional)
• A dull knife
• A plastic spoon
• An old toothbrush
• Powder laundry detergent

Instructions

Step 1: Always start by removing the excess butter paste with a dull knife.

Step 2: Make a mixture of an equal amount of baking soda and vinegar with some powder laundry detergent. Wait until the mixture starts to foam up, and use a plastic spoon to stir the substance.

Step 3: Pour the mixture on the stained garments.

Step 4: Brush the stained area with the prepared toothbrush.

Step 5: Allow the mixture to soak into your fabric. If the stain is huge, you can submerge the garment for 10 minutes.

Step 6: Now, the stains should fade away. You can launder your affected clothes as you normally do. Use hot water if the garments can endure hot water.

Step 7: Allow your clothes to air dry.

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Cornstarch Or Talcum Powder

When dealing with oil-based stains, absorbent powder seems to work flawlessly. Especially if the peanut butter is a bit oily, these powders will suck the oil without damaging the fibers.

Preparation

• Cornstarch or talcum powder
• Liquid detergent
• A toothbrush
• A plastic knife

Instructions

Step 1: Get rid of the abundant peanut butter with a plastic knife.

Step 2: Sprinkle the cornstarch on the stained surface and wait for at least 30 minutes for the cornstarch to absorb the oil.

Step 3: Brush the powder off and repeat applying the powder until no more oil is absorbed.

Step 4: Wash the stained garments with your favorite liquid detergent. Choose the hottest setting that is suitable for your clothes.

Step 5: Place your garments in the dryer after the stains are gone.

Degreaser (WD-40)

When the peanut butter stain is a bit tough, consider using a degreaser like WD-40. Any oil or grease stain will be afraid of this product. Why not give this powerful product a try, right?

Note: Degreaser is powerful but it should only be your last resort because of the rich oil content. After removing peanut butter, you have to deal with the grease stain from the degreaser too.

Preparation

• Degreaser
• Dishwashing liquid
• A toothbrush
• A spoon

Instructions

Be careful with degreaser: This chemical is so powerful that fragile can not sustain it. So make sure that the chemical is safe for your clothes by making a spot test on a hidden part of your clothes.

Also, a degreaser is a flammable product, so choose a well-ventilated area and avoid cleaning near a heat source.

Step 1: Withdraw the excess butter paste with a spoon.

Step 2: Create a solution of dishwashing liquid and degreaser using the same amount for each product. Then, pour a double amount of water into the mixture.

Step 3: Apply the solution directly to the stained surface.

Step 4: Scrub the affected area using a toothbrush. After that, allow the solution to soak into the stain for around 10 minutes.

Step 5: Rinse the stained area with water.

Some Useful Notes That You Have To Remember

There is some vital advice right here that you have to memorize while cleaning the peanut butter stains.

Be Careful With Hot Water

Hot water is highly recommended to loosen the peanut butter stains. However, hot water might shrink certain fabrics and even damage the fibers ⁽²⁾. So, if your clothes cannot endure high-temperature water, just wash your clothes as usual.

Check Your Garment Carefully

If you don’t know what method is the best for your clothes, the care tag should be the first place you check. All the essential requirements for your clothes are listed on the care label, so ensure that you read it thoroughly.

Always Observe Before Drying

Don’t just throw the washed garment right into the dryer without any observation. You will regret your action if there are any remaining stains on your clothes. The stain will set if exposed to heat and become extremely hard to remove.

How About Dry-Clean-Only Clothes?

If your clothes require dry-cleaning, don’t apply any suggested method for washable garments. Follow the instructions to maintain the quality of garments.

Preparation

• A dull kitchen knife
• A dry cleaning solvent
• A clean cloth
• Paper towels

Instructions

Before you start: Test the dry cleaning solvent on an unnoticeable part on your clothes to see if the product is suitable to use or not. If any discoloration appears, stop the cleaning procedure.

Step 1: Use a dull knife in your kitchen to scrape most of the peanut butter off your clothes.

Step 2: Turn the garment over, spot clean the stain on this side so as not to let the butter paste go through the fabric.

Step 3: Place a clean cloth right under the stained area to absorb any loosened stain during the cleaning process.

Step 4: Use a dry cleaning solvent and apply it directly to the stained surface. Allow the solvent to work for a couple of minutes.

Step 5: Blot the stained surface with paper towels. Keep on blotting until there is no more discoloration transferred to the towels.

Step 6: Dampen other paper towels with water and blot at the area. This will take the remaining solvent and loosen the stain out of the fibers.

Step 7: Let the clothes air dry.

How To Take Care Peanut Butter On Delicate Fabric?

For cleaning rayon, silk or woolen, ordinary methods will harm the fibers. The key method is treating the stain with dry-cleaning solvent and a dry spotter. Let’s find out you can do it.

Preparation

• Dry-cleaning solvent
• Dry spotter
• Wet spotter
• Absorbing pads
• A butter knife
• White vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: Remove any excess peanut butter paste on the fabric surface with a butter knife.

Step 2: Put some dry-cleaning solvent on the stained area and wait for a few minutes.

Step 3: Apply dry spotter on the affected surface.

Step 4: Reapply the dry-cleaning solvent and let the garment air dry.

Step 5: In case the stain is still present, wet the stained area with water, some wet spotter, and a tiny amount of white vinegar.

Step 6: Dampen an absorbing pad with some wet spotter and place it directly on the stained surface for a few minutes.

Step 7: Keep changing the absorbing pad with the new one until the peanut butter stain is gone.

Step 8: Flush the spot with water and dry it as usual.

Don’t Forget Your Leather Items!

Soap or dish soap is the best option for forming sudsy water to clean the peanut butter stain on your leather apparel. Try this method now to save your expensive leather jacket!

Preparation

• Soap or dish soap
• A spoon
• Sponge
• Leather conditioner
• A small plastic bowl
• A damp cloth

Instructions

Step 1: Take away the excess butter with a spoon.

Step 2: Mix soap or dish soap with water until the foam appears.

Step 3: Use a sponge to bright only the foam to the leather surface.

Step 4: Wipe gently on the stained area until the stain is entirely gone.

Step 5: Wipe the stained area with a damp cloth to clean all the foam and the discoloration.

Step 6: Apply a leather conditioner on the affected area to bring moisture to the leather materials.

Step 7: Let your leather clothes air dry.

FAQs

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You Better Watch Out!

Next time, be careful while using peanut butter for your meal. Although the stain is quite easy to remove, applying the wrong method could make the stain permanent or even ruin the garment.

Have you tried any suggestions above? Please, share with me the result; I bet your clothes now look spotless. Thank you for your time!

Reference

1. Healthline. 2021. Is Peanut Butter Bad for You, or Good? A Look at the Evidence.
2. Osti.gov. 2021. Energy Efficient Laundry Process.