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News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it Holi season or everyday eating habits, it is very common for turmeric to fall on white clothes. Often people make the mistake of rubbing it with soap, due to which the stain turns red and gets fixed forever. Follow these smart tips to maintain the whiteness of white clothes:
1. Magic of Lemon and Sunshine (Best for Fresh Stains)
Citric acid present in lemon is a natural bleaching agent.
Method: Squeeze lemon juice on the stained area and leave it for 15-20 minutes. After this, wash the cloth with cold water and dry it in direct sunlight. Sunlight helps in bleaching the color of turmeric.
2. White Vinegar and Dish Soap (Vinegar Hack)
If the stain is a little old, vinegar works best.
Method: Mix one teaspoon white vinegar and one teaspoon liquid dish soap into a cup of water. Apply this solution on the stain and rub it gently. Wash after 10 minutes.
3. Miracle of toothpaste
White toothpaste (not gel) can brighten not only teeth but also clothes.
Method: Apply a little white toothpaste on the stained area and let it dry. After drying, scrub with an old toothbrush and then wash.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide (For Hard Stains)
If the stain is very deep, you can use hydrogen peroxide.
Method: Pour a small amount onto the stain (note that this is for white clothes only). This will react with the stain and loosen it. After this wash normally.
Caution: What not to do if stained?
Do not use hot water: Never pour hot water on a turmeric stain, it sets the stain permanently into the fabric fibers. Always cold water Use.
Do not rub soap directly: Turmeric turns red when mixed with alkali. Therefore, first use the acidic (lemon or vinegar) remedies mentioned above and only then apply detergent.