How to remove beet stains from clothes
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Steps to follow:
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Act quickly. The stain will be removed more easily if you treat it as soon as you have soaked it with the beet liquid.
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Soak the garment in cold water. This step is much more efficient on garments natural fibers that in the synthetic. It is advisable that you rub the stain a little with your hands when it is in the water, you just have to make sure that it does not spread to the rest of the garment.
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After a few minutes of soaking, apply detergent directly to the stain and let the soap rest. Then, rinse the garment and remove all the soap.
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If this method does not work because the stain is more embedded in the fabric, try removing it using a mixture of cold water and bleach. In this case, you must soak clothes overnight. Next, rinse the garment and wash it as usual.
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If the stained fabric is very resistant, dilute a tablespoon of bleach in water and apply it to the stain. Then, let the garment soak and wash it with your usual routine. If you don’t have bleach you can also mix a teaspoon of ammonia with half a cup of cold water.
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When you have the mixture done, apply the solution to the stain using a sponge. Once it has dried, rinse the garment with cold water.
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If you notice that the stain has not been completely removed, it is recommended that repeat the first steps to ensure that the garment is completely clean.
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Tips
- It is not advisable to use hot water, as this causes the stain to become even more embedded in the fabric, making it more difficult to remove.
- Never mix ammonia and bleach, remember that its gases are toxic and you could become poisoned.
- If the beet-stained garment needs to be dry cleaned, it is best to take it to the dry cleaners.
