Thedanger comesin leaving the juice on clothing or carpet for too long.
Citrus juice and pulp containcitric acidwhich acts as a bleaching agent, especially when exposed to sunlight.
Do not rub because that will simply push the stain deeper into the fabric fibers.
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This will dilute the citric acid and reduce bleaching.
Be sure to wash the garment as soon as possible and do not expose it to excessive sunlight.
Wash as Directed
Wash the clothing as recommended on thecare label.
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Never rub because you might make the stain larger.
Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to keep it from growing larger.
Immediately blot away the moisture with a dry white cloth.
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Always use a white cloth or paper towel to prevent the transfer of dye to the fabric.
Removing all the cleaning solutions from the carpet by rinsing is important because the soap can attract soil.
When dry, vacuum to lift the fibers.
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The citric acid can bleach fabric or carpet fibers and the damage cannot be reversed.
If the stain contains added sugar, dark stains can appear and attract more soil over time.
The same cleaning techniques recommended for carpets can be used on upholstery.
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It is essential not to over-wet the fabric because that can cause problems with mildew in the cushion filling.
Allow the upholstery to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
Yes, if treated immediately, a citrus stain will come out of clothing.
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If left to sit too long, it can bleach the clothing and cannot be removed.
If you spilled citrus, get to it right away even if you don’t see a visible stain.
Yes, orange juice is soluble with water and should come out of fabric if treated right away.
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