The acid incitrus juice can act as a bleaching agent, especially when exposed to sunlight.

Keep reading to learn how to remove orange juice stains from clothing.

Then wash as usual.

Items for removing orange juice stains

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Check Before Drying

Examine the stained area to ensure no pigment remains before drying the item.

A dryer’s heat will permanently set the stain.If some stain remains, repeat the soaking and washing process.

Older juice stains or color-enhanced orange drinks may need additional treatment.

Blotting an orange juice stain on clothing

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you might also treat the stain with club soda or an enzyme-based stain remover.

Allow the solution to remain on the stain for at least 30 minutes before blotting away.

Point out and identify the stain to yourprofessional cleanerso it can use the proper stain-removing chemicals.

Soaking the stained garment in an oxygen bleach solution

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Avoid using vinegar to remove orange juice stains on clothing.

However, it can be used forcitrus stains on carpet.

Soak up the liquid with an absorbent cloth, then flush with water and repeat if needed.

Adding detergent to the washing machine

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However, it may not be as powerful as a bleach solution at removing the stain completely.

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Examining the garment to make sure the stain is gone

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