How to Get Strawberry Stains out Of Clothes

What is the first thing that gets stuck in the mind when we hear the word strawberry? A red-coloured juicy, little fruit or maybe ice cream or cupcakes or maybe a smoothie. Delicious, isn’t it? Everyone loves to enjoy this summer fruit, but the only tension which makes people worry is what if they get stains of strawberries on their clothes by mistake.

So, below we will discuss some ways which would help us to remove the stains from clothes. Remember that a washing machine will not come in handy all the time because the stained fabric must be treated properly. So, give this post a read to learn about the different methods by which you can clean carpets, clothes and almost anything that might have got the strawberry stains.

Common Methods Used to Remove Berry Stains

Using Products Like Stain Removal

There are various stain removal products which are available in the market that are used to remove different stains. The stain removals range for every type of fabric, starting from cheap variety fabric to the most expensive one.

One can easily invest in those stain removers that can be used to remove different types of spills and stains. Let us tell you about the steps that are carried out by stain removals.

• First, wash the garment and blot the stain with cool water. It will pull out the stain as much as possible. 
• Apply the stain remover directly on the cloth and keep it undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Now, rinse thoroughly the stain remover under the water.
• The stain finally goes off. If some of the stain has remained, then repeat the above process once again.
• The cloth can be now washed normally with other clothes.

Pour Boiling Water

We all know that before the discovery of aqua guards and water purifiers, people used to drink boiled water because it killed harmful microorganisms. This means that boiling water has some qualities.

If you want to try something natural or you are running out of stain remover, then boiling water is the best option. Listed below are the steps which are carried out using boiling water.

• Continue the first step as stain remover. Wash the stain under running tap water so that the maximum amount of stain gets removed.
• The cloth should be stretched over a large bowl that is resistant to heat.
• Fix it with the help of elastic bands so that it remains at a place, tightly.
• Pour the boiling water either from the pan or kettle over the bowl.
• Remember, to keep the kettle above 30 inches and do not let the bowl overflow.
• See if the stain has been removed or not. If it has not, then repeat the whole process again.
• If the stain is removed fully, you can wash it with normal clothes. 

Glycerin Being The Hero

 Glycerin is one of those chemicals that have high beneficial qualities. It is one of the great products that can remove old as well as fresh strawberry stains. Sometimes, you even did not notice that you had a strawberry stain and then one day you get to see it. Glycerin will easily remove it. This process includes no toxins. Given below are the steps that is being carried out using glycerin.

• We need to prepare a solution. This is made by mixing one part of lukewarm water with one part of liquid glycerin.
• Soak the cloth with stain in it for a minimum of 1 hour. You can even keep it for a bit longer as well. 
• Remove the cloth from the mixture and carry out the above procedures, i.e., rinsing it under running tap water.
• Glycerin usually removes all the stain and makes it easier to perform the next steps that are required to remove the stain.

When Life Gives You Lemons; Remove Strawberry Stains

The next natural thing that can be useful for removing the stain is lemon juice. This process includes no toxins and does not destroy the cloth’s material. Lemon juice effectively works on fresh stains and wont work on old stains as glycerin does. The most important thing that must be kept in mind is that this technique should only be done on light colored clothes as on dark clothes, it will lead to bleaching. Let us dive into the steps that are being done. 

• Repeating the old steps. Rinse the stain under running cold water so that some stain gets flushed out. 
• Apply the lemon juice directly on the cloth and leave it for 30 minutes. 
• Wash the cloth perfectly so that all the stain gets washed away. 
• Observe it in the light. If still, some amount of stain remains in the cloth then repeat the above process once again. 
• Finally, when all the stains get removed, the cloth can be washed normally with other clothes.

Clean White Cloth By Rubbing Alcohol 

This reagent should only be used if all the above four processes fail or did not get any of the products. This is a bit risking step as it may damage or decolorize the cloth or it’s fabric. If you have any cloth which has stain on it and you are neither wearing it nor you will wear it in near future, then you can surely try this on such cloth. When we use denatured alcohol for removing the stains, the steps required are:

• Wash the cloth under running tap water to remove much of the possible stains.
• In this, we should not soak or allow the alcohol to stay on the cloth as it will surely destroy it.
• The denatured alcohol is directly applied on the cloth with the help of another cloth in a blotting manner. 
• Now, as usual, rinse the cloth with water and see if the stain has been removed or not under proper light.
• If some stain remains, repeat the above procedure. Keep in mind how much the alcohol is affecting the cloth’s fabric.
• Finally, it can be washed with normal clothes.

These were the top 5 common methods that can be used in day-to-day life for removing the stain from clothes. 

Additional Tips For Handling or Removing Strawberry Stains

White Vinegar – As the stain on the cloth is plant based, it can easily be broken down with acids like vinegar. The procedure is somewhat similar to treating it with lemon juice. Treat the stain with vinegar and keep it undisturbed for 5 minutes. Rinse the stain after five minutes with water so that acid does not destroy the cloth. Rub the portion that is stained with detergent and hand wash it for better results.

Enzyme Based Stain Remover – When vinegar solution shows no result, then treat the stains from upholstery with enzyme-based stain remover. It is an efficient way as enzymes contain amino acids which break the basic components of stains. All individual enzymes work on a particular type of stain.

Dishwashing Detergent – Mix a solution of dish soap or dishwashing detergent with vinegar in plain water and apply the solution to white clothes to clean the stains. Don’t forget to use a paper towel to wipe out the extra water. Using this solution will protect the carpet fibers, too, as using hydrogen peroxide on the stained area can damage the quality. You can also try the air dry cleaning method to wash delicate fabrics by reading the care label printed on the cloth.

How To Remove Strawberry Stains From Carpets and Rugs?

Sometimes while drinking or eating strawberry-based products, your clothes are saved from the stains but the carpets or rugs become the victims. We are aware of removing stains on clothes through various methods. Let us now know, how to use liquid laundry detergent in hot water to remove for clothes and carpet cleaning. 

• First, a mixture is prepared by mixing one tablespoon of liquid detergent with the two cups of lukewarm water.
• A clean cloth or a sponge is required so that it can be dabbed the mixture prepared and then used on carpets and rugs to remove the stain. 
• Continue this process until all the mixture is absorbed by it.
• Keep repeating this process till all the stain gets removed. It is a time taking process.
• If still, there is some stain left on the carpet then mix one tablespoon of ammonia with two cups of cold water and sponge the stain with this mixture.
• Keep dabbing till all the mixture gets absorbed. Sponge it with cold water and blot it dry.

This should be done very carefully so that if ammonia gets mixed with chlorine, then the result could be very hazardous for health.

If this procedure did not work, then we can go for a commercially prepared carpet cleaning product. Before using any carpet cleaner, one should always check whether it has the CRI Certified Seal of Approval or not.

First try using it on an old carpet and see whether it’s causing any severe damage or not. Remember, not to overuse the product. 

Final Words

Strawberry stains may be difficult to remove sometimes but following the above methods will make it easier for everyone to remove them. We hope you have found this strawberry stain removal guide helpful and that now you are able to remove those stains yourself. You can also follow these methods to clean other fabrics too.

If your stubborn stain persists even after following these ways, then don’t forget to take help from a professional to get it removed. We will keep sharing more stain removing and cleaning tips on this page, so keep visiting. Also, you can connect with us regarding your questions related to strawberry stains removal.