Tannin family: detergent, then oxygen
How to get cola and soda out
Caramel colour and sugar. Clear sodas leave sticky marks that brown with heat.
Do this first
Flush cold
Fresh stain
- Flush cold
- Gently work in detergent
- Wash warm
Dried or old
- Oxygen-bleach soak
- Fabric care
- Check before drying.
- Time
- 10 min
- How to tell
- Look: brown ring or invisible sticky spot; Feel: sticky; Smell: sweet
Where this fix comes from
We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.
Before you start
- Test on a hidden seam first.
- Never mix cleaners.
- Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.