Sunny day, barbecue with friends. A festive and relaxed atmosphere, when suddenly, the unthinkable happens: the ketchup of your succulent hot dog surreptitiously run aground on your immaculate white jeans . A drama of each summer that we will try to remedy.

1. Act immediately

In case of an accident, focus on the urgency of the task before it dries by performing the first aid gestures: first , absorb the stain by the edges before it dries and On the other hand, if you are at home, vacuum up the excess material as soon as possible.

2. Do not dab the task

As your mother has kindly taught you, you must dab the stain with a sponge and not rub it. In reality, nothing worse, this technique only incrementing a little more dirt in the fabric.

3. Keep the job away from any source of heat

If you ever thought about it, do not pass your stain on the hair dryer (no, it will not make it disappear, even if it's rosé) and do not let it dry in the sun: indelible trace assured.

4. Machine wash as quickly as possible.

Minimize the time between the time you get stained and the time you put on your clothes. The less you wait, the easier it will be to get rid of it. And above all, wash it only with other white pieces.

5. Do not use bleach. Never.  

Contrary to popular belief, in terms of clothing, white is a color like any other. So bleaching it will only make it worse. The alternative ? Hydrogen peroxide, more respectful of colors.