The bright yellow spice is among the trickiest stains to remove.
These tips will help eliminate turmeric stains from clothes, dishes, counters, hands, and more.
White or light-colored items will show stains from turmeric that are difficult to remove.
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Wear food service-grade gloves if you use your hands to prepare foods containing turmeric.
Allow it to sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 3: Launder in Cold Water
Launder the item as usual incold water.
After washing, allow the item toair-dry.
Bluing can help counteract yellow stains on clothing and other textiles, including stains from turmeric.
Step 2: Apply a Baking Soda Paste
Make a paste of equal partsbaking sodaand water.
Apply the paste to the stain and allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
Then, wipe the baking soda paste away.
If the turmeric stain has lightened but still remains, repeat the process.
Applying gentle pressure, rub the sponge on the stain.
The sponge will disintegrate as you work.
Submerge the stained item in the soap solution and soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rub the paste on the stain using a circular motion.
After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.
Use a dishwasher detergent formulated to eliminate stains.
After applying, rinse the paste off with warm water.
