Turmeric is one of those things that leaves a hefty stain on hard surfaces and clothes.

This powerful paste can be made by combining baking soda and water or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.

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Sunlight has long been supported as anatural method for whitening yellowed clothes, so the same idea works here.

Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning.

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