Food dyes usually dry quickly, so it is essential to treat the stain as soon as possible.

Learn how to get food coloring out of clothes using supplies you likely already have in your pantry.

Rub the paste on the stain with your finger or paper towel and wash the garment.

How to Remove Food Coloring Stains

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If that does not work, turn to oxygen bleach as the best option.

Alternatively, try applyingrubbing alcoholto a tough food dye stain with a clean white cloth.

If at-home methods don’t work, consult a professional dry cleaner.

items for removing food coloring stains

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Food dyes are either water- or oil-based.

But neither pop in should permanently stain your clothing.

Red dye can be difficult to remove, especially fromwhite clothing, but it’s possible.

flushing the stain with water

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Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon ofammoniain 2 cups of lukewarm water.

Dab the stain with a clean white paper towel or cloth.

Vinegaris one of the ingredients that helps to remove food coloring from fabrics as well as skin.

using a brush to work in heavy duty detergent

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mixing an oxygen bleach solution

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mixing a new bleach solution

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