If you are into cooking, you may often get stubborn turmeric stains on your clothes or apron. A turmeric stain is undoubtedly bothersome and easy to notice on any clothes. Most importantly, the turmeric stain is very tough to clean. If you are also dealing with such a stain, check these tips and tricks to remove stubborn marks from the clothes easily.
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Pre-treatment before beginning to remove turmeric stain
Treat the stain immediately. Once dried, turmeric stains are far more challenging to remove. To reactivate a dried turmeric stain, get it wet before proceeding with any tips or tricks. While cleaning, if you think things might get messy, wear cleaning gloves and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. In this way, your hands and other garments can stay stain-free, too.
Things you need to remove the stain
Here is a list of things you must use to treat the stain effectively:
- Washcloths or microfiber(you can use tissue too)
- Blunt knife
- Large bucket
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- A soft toothbrush or nylon brush
- water(both hot and cold)
Method for removing turmeric stains from clothes
When you finish gathering all the needed materials, follow the process for best results.
- First, use a knife to remove the excess oil. If you do not have a knife, replace it with a spoon.
- Now, spread some baking soda powder on the stain. You can keep the baking soda for nearly 20 to 30 minutes. Baking soda is a good substance that will absorb the oil properly. When the oil is completely absorbed, use a soft or nylon brush to clean the baking soda powder from the stain.
- When the baking soda part is done, you can now soak your cloth in a bowl of white vinegar. It will take 15 to 20 minutes to work on the stain.
- Now, wash your clothes in normal cold water or the cold water cycle of the washing machine.
Professional care tips for clothes
- You can use fabric-specific bleach if the turmeric stain is on your white shirt or any other white clothes. But bleach is only applicable to white clothes. Do not ever use it on any colored apparel.
- You can apply liquid detergent directly on the stain area if the stain is dried. After rubbing the place gently, wash it away with normal water.
- Toothpaste can also work well for minor stains. You can apply a pea-sized amount on the stain and rub it with a soft brush. Then, wash it with cold water.
FAQs
Can you use milk to remove turmeric stains?
Milk can work well on the turmeric stain if you have the stain on your skin.
How much does it take to remove turmeric stains from cloth with bleach?
Bleach can take 10-15 minutes to clean the white garments.
Is white vinegar effective for turmeric stains?
Yes, white vinegar plays an essential role in removing the stain effectively.
Can you remove both the curry stain and the turmeric dust stain?
You can easily remove the stain by following good care tips.
Which is a better option for oil-based turmeric stains?
Baking soda powder is a better choice for oil-based stains.
Does lemon juice help in turmeric stain removal?
Yes, lemon juice mixed with salt can remove the turmeric stain to a great extent.
Can you wash turmeric stains in the washing machine?
Before putting clothes in machines, make sure to apply some pre-treatment.
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