Stain Guide: Vomit
This is a 4th generation dry cleaner's guide for removing a vomit stain!
What you need
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All-purpose stain-remover spray (with enzymes depending on the food consumed)
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Powdered oxygen bleach or 3% hydrogen peroxide (as needed)
Steps
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Wipe, rinse, or gently brush away any physical bits of the remaining stain.
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Tamp or pat in the all-purpose stain remover.
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Allow this pretreatment to sit on the stain for 15 minutes.
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Wash as recommended on the care label.
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Inspect before drying. If the stain was removed, dry as recommended on the care label; if not, follow the instructions below
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If the stain remains, soak it in hot water and powdered oxygen bleach overnight OR spray the garment with 3% hydrogen peroxide and allow it to air-dry.
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Rewash and inspect before drying.
Vomit stains will vary greatly depending on what was consumed prior to getting sick. We recommend following the stain removal guide for whatever is included in the regurgitation. Unfortunately, stomach acids are quite strong and may cause discolorations similar to chlorine bleach, which are not correctable.