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How to Remove Juice Stains

Pick your fabric for a 3-step textile-chemistry guide

Treat within an hourSugar in juice caramelises under heat and locks the colour in. Keep it cold.

Cotton quick fix

  1. 1Blot up as much as possible — dab, don't rub
  2. 2Pour cold water or sparkling water on the stain, then spray on a stain remover (like OxiClean)
  3. 3Let it sit 10–15 minutes, wash in cold water, and air-dry — check before using the dryer
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Why Juice stains are tricky

Tannin compounds are polyphenolic molecules that bond to fabric through hydrogen bridges and rapidly oxidize on contact with air.

How to prevent Juice stains

Fresh juice stains are much easier to remove than dried ones. Keep paper towels accessible when serving juice to children. Apply cold water immediately, then a stain remover before the garment dries.

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