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By Helen McCue, Good Housekeeping
Raspberries are a delicious and versatile fruit, whether you're snacking on them on their own or enjoying some lovely raspberry desserts. The downside is that a raspberry juice stain is one of the more vivid stains you'll come across — it's tricky to remove when fresh and almost impossible when it dries!
Make sure you act fast and follow our expert tips for the best chance of removing this pesky stain.
General directions
Gently blot up as much of the stain as possible with white paper towels or a clean, white, lint-free cloth. Dab, rather than rub, the stain. Follow the directions below for specific fabrics.Carpet
Spot-treat the stain with Dr Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover following the manufacturer's instructions. Use white paper towels or a clean, white, lint-free cloth to absorb the mark. Continue until the stain has disappeared. If traces still remain, a complete carpet shampoo may be necessary.Washable fabrics
After blotting, rinse the stain under cold running water until no further colour is removed. For cotton, rub a small amount of liquid detergent into the stain, preferably a biological detergent as these contain enzymes that will get to work on the stain. Leave for five minutes. Immediately follow with a 40°C machine-wash, using biological detergent.Read More: How to Make Homemade Scented Candles
If you have it to hand, Dr Beckmann Stain Devils Fruit and Drink is a proprietary stain remover which targets this type of stain, follow instructions on the bottle.
For wool and silk, act immediately. After rinsing with cold water, spot-treat the area with any 'oxi-action' type product suitable for use on wool and silk like this one. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, then wash at as high a temperature as the care label permits.
Persistent stains
If the stain remains, soak the item in a solution of an oxygen-based bleaching product and water, choosing a product formulated for either whites or colours depending on the colour of your garment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and test for colourfastness first.Upholstery
Not all upholstery fabrics are washable, but if yours can be spot cleaned (check care labels) and the stain is small you might have some luck if you tackle it immediately.Blot the stain with a solution of cold water and washing up liquid using a clean white cloth, repeat this until the stain is removed. Work carefully to avoid spreading the stain and don’t over wet the fabric. For tougher stains, try a proprietary stain remover for upholstery like this HG Stain Spray but always check in an inconspicuous area first.
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