Ketchup stains can turn a casual dinner into a frustrating cleanup challenge, but acting quickly makes all the difference. Plus, the deep red hue comes from concentrated tomato paste, which contains natural pigments and acids that bond tightly to fabric fibers. Whether the spill happened on a cotton shirt, a polyester blend, or upholstery, understanding the right sequence of actions is the key to restoring the material without damaging it.
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