How to Remove Strawberry Stains From Cotton Fabric

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By Melynda Sorrels
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The perfect strawberry is as sweet as it is juicy. And even though your taste buds are happy, your clothing may not be. Strawberry stains leave a bright red reminder of a single tasty moment, one which you don't need a physical reminder of, but nonetheless there it is. Given that cotton is such a durable material, stains aren't a big deal. If you know what you're doing these stains are nothing more than a minor inconvenience.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Clean cloth or sponge
Liquid laundry soap
White vinegar

Simple Method with Cold Water

Step 1

Place the fabric in the sink or bathtub underneath the faucet.
Step 2

Turn on the cold water.
Step 3

Allow the cold water to run through the stained area for 10 minutes.
Step 4

Remove the fabric and launder as usual.

Easy Method with Cold Water and Sunshine

Step 1

Saturate the stain with cold water.
Step 2

Scrub the stain gently with a soft clean cloth or sponge.
Step 3

Scrub the stain adding more cold water as needed to remove as much of the stain as possible.
Step 4

Set the fabric outside in the sunshine for several hours until the stain is gone.

Remove the Stain with White Vinegar

Step 1

Set the stained fabric under cold running water for five to 10 minutes to flush out as much of the stain as possible.
Step 2

Add a half of a teaspoon of liquid laundry soap and two tablespoons of white vinegar to a quart of cold water and mix well.
Step 3

Soak the stained area of the fabric in the solution for 15 minutes.
Step 4

Rinse the area well with cold water.
Step 5

Launder the fabric as usual.