• A traditional solution sometimes used to remove liquid turmeric stains is to sprinkle absorbent powder (such as flour, cornstarch or baking soda) on the stain and wait for the dough to absorb. Within a few minutes, you will notice the powder has absorbed a certain amount of liquid and you can safely brush it off.

Pretreat with soap. Pour or dab a small amount of all-purpose soapy water onto the stain and gently rub with a soft toothbrush or absorbent towel. Rub both sides of the fabric with soapy water for a few minutes (be careful not to let the fabric wear out), then let it sit for 10 minutes for the soap to work.

• Don't scrub with a dry toothbrush or dry towel - just scrub with soap and water. As mentioned above, scrubbing with a dry tool can push the turmeric deep into the fabric and make it even more difficult to remove.

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Part 2 of 5: Washing turmeric stains

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   Wash in warm or hot water. Place the item in the washing machine and wash in the hottest setting. Add the usual amount of soap. Wash in the hottest setting the item can withstand according to the instructions on the label.
   • If you have laundry to wash, you can also put it in the washing machine with the item to be removed to avoid wasting water.

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   Bleach white cloth. Another option when dealing with white fabrics is using bleach. This highly corrosive chemical detergent can remove color from fabric very quickly, making it a great choice for removing turmeric from white fabrics. Pour a few tablespoons of bleach into a bucket of hot water and soak white clothes for about 15 minutes before putting them in the washing machine.
   • Do not use this method with colored clothing. Bleach can quickly fade brightly colored clothes, and even completely discolour if you use them in high concentrations.
   • You should also avoid using bleach for fabrics like silk, wool or angora, as bleach can damage these materials. For white silk and wool, you could try hydrogen peroxide, a lighter alternative.
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Part 4 of 5: Treating home remedies

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   Use a baking soda mixture. An easy-to-do stain remover tip is to use natural everyday products like baking soda to dislodge stubborn turmeric. Scoop a few tablespoons of baking soda in a small bowl, add a little water to create a thick, moist mixture. Use a soft toothbrush or towel to rub the baking soda mixture onto the turmeric stain, then wash with water. You can also use the mixture as a mild abrasive to remove stains from hard surfaces like countertops.
   • Baking soda is an excellent detergent for a variety of reasons - the crystalline texture of baking soda has a slight abrasive effect without harming most types of surfaces, the slight alkalinity of baking soda helps dissolve grease, baking soda is also a natural deodorant, and this property is helpful, even if you can't remove the turmeric stain.

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   Use a vinegar solution. White vinegar is another easy home remedy for stains (including turmeric). Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with ½ cup rubbing alcohol or 2 cups warm water and dish soap. Dip a rag in the solution and lightly pat the fresh turmeric with your hand. Blot with a dry cloth to absorb any liquid. Repeat for a few minutes and let dry. After so many times, you should see the natural acids in the vinegar begin to discolor the stain.
   • Use only white vinegar - don't use red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. These vinegars themselves are colored and can cause stains.

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   Try treating hard surfaces with a mild abrasive. With surfaces like countertops, counter tops, and floors, you don't need to be as light-headed as handling clothes or fabrics. In these cases, you can try combining one of the methods in this article with a mild abrasive material to remove the stain. Sponges, abrasives, brushes, and rags are good tools for wiping and scrubbing turmeric on hard surfaces. Even an abrasive paste like the baking soda described above is effective.Do not use harsh abrasive materials (such as steel wool) or metal scrapers, as these can permanently scratch the surface.
   • To increase the cleaning power, you can soak the stain in a mixture of hot water and soap for 5 minutes before applying abrasive.
   • You can also use the "magic sponge" - a cleaning sponge that can be found in supermarkets for a relatively cheap price and is capable of very effective stain removal.

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   Try soaking in soda water. Some home care experts believe that colorless, tasteless, and fizzy drinks like soda water have a cleansing effect, but some argue that they are no better than water. In fact, there is little scientific evidence to support both of these opinions. However, soda water is so mild it definitely will do no harm for any fabric, clothing or surface with turmeric, so you can use it comfortably without worry. Try dipping a rag in soda water and soaking a fresh turmeric stain or pouring soda over the stain on a hard surface, let it soak for 5 minutes, then scrub it off with a sponge or rag.
   • Do not use tonic or colorless soft drinks. Although they look like soda water, these drinks contain sugar and can stain when dry.
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Part 5 of 5: Repairing stained fabrics permanently

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   Dyeing fabric tie style. Sometimes, even if you do the full soaking, pretreatment, drying and repeating process, turmeric stains on clothes still cannot be removed. However, it is not necessary to throw the clothes away. Instead, you can transform so that the stain is no longer a problem. For example, if you have brightly colored clothing with a raised turmeric stain try a tie dye. Fill the stain in a swirl of vibrant colors and no one will notice it!

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   Dye the whole item. If you still have turmeric to save, another way to hide turmeric is to dye the entire item with the same turmeric. Turmeric is sometimes used for the purpose of dyeing fabrics, so it is also suitable for home dyeing. Turmeric dyeing often results in a color that ranges from bright yellow to reddish-orange, perfect for summer wear.
   • You can find many tutorials on turmeric coloring online (examples are here).

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   Hide the turmeric under the embroidery. If the stain is in the right place, you can cover it with embroidery. For example, if turmeric sticks to the center of the chest of a t-shirt, you can embroider a lovely flower to both conceal the stain and create a unique look. If you like the asymmetrical design, you can embroider it anywhere on the shirt, be creative!
4. Use items for something else. Some items seem irreversible no matter what you do - the stain cannot be removed, nor can it be hidden. However, don't throw the item away! Stained clothing is a great source of fabric to use for other purposes. Here are just a few tips on how to use stained fabric:
   • Curtains
   • Blanket
   • Napkins
   • Headbands / wristbands
   • Mattress upholstery
   • Carpet
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