you might remove the stain if you act fast.

However, the older the stain, the more difficult it is to remove.

Flush from the opposite or back side of the fabric to force out the stain.

How to Remove Berry Stains

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Use the hottest water recommended on theitem’s care label.

Putting a berry-stained item in the clothes dryer can make the stain permanent.

If a stain remains, use a bleach soaking method.

materials for removing berry stains

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Soak Tough Stains

Some berry stains may need to be treated with bleach to remove lingering color.

Usechlorine bleachon natural white fiber (cotton and linen) garments and table linens.

For white synthetic fabrics or colored clothes, use oxygen-based bleach instead.

using a knife to lift stain solids

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Ensure you remove the detergent from the carpet because it can attract soil.

Place a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide using an eye dropper onto the stained area.

Let it work for one hour, and then blot away.

flushing the stained garment with cold water

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No need to rinse: Hydrogen peroxide converts to water once exposed to light.

The sugars and natural colors in the berries can cause yellowing and permanent stains if left untreated.

Glycerine is a sugar alcohol that can be used as a natural solvent to treat dried berry stains.

pretreating a berry stain

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Soak the stain in glycerine for 30 minutes, then rinse out.

Blueberries make some of the worst berry stains but fight nature with nature toget the stains out.

Use vinegar or lemon to defeat this purplish nightmare.

putting a garment in the washer

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making sure the stain has lifted

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bleach and water soak

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materias for removing berry stains

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lifting berry stain solids off of a rug

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blotting the berry stain

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bleach solution and a clean cloth

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rinsing berry stain with soapy water

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vacuuming the rug

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