How Do You Remove Food Color Stains?
When food color stains happen, it can potentially ruin a piece of fabric or other material. If the stain is not immediately tended to, the dye in the food color permanently alters the color of the fabric. Food color stains may happen to a variety of items including clothing, upholstery and even carpet. Follow the guidelines below to remove stains from these areas. Remove food color from clothing with sponge and water. Begin by gently blotting the stain with a sponge that has been dipped in cold water. Then use a commercial pre-wash stain remover. Finally, launder the clothing. Eliminate food color from upholstery. Dip a clean cloth in a solution of 2 1/2 cups cold water, 1 tbsp. dishwashing detergent and 1 tbsp. white vinegar. Leave the solution on for 25 minutes, blotting occasionally with added solution. Sponge away food color from carpeting. Dip a clean cloth in a solution of 2 to 2 1/2 cups warm water, 1 tbsp. dishwashing detergent and 1 tbsp. white vinegar. Blot the stain with thi