How to remove a protein drink stain

When a healthy lifestyle is printed on a t-shirt

A story from life

"I had vanilla protein in my shaker and some splashed on my husband's shirt. After it dried, it left a yellowish stain and a weird smell. Lemon soda, vinegar and our tissue paper helped. The shirt was as good as new - and my husband didn't even notice."

- customer Klara

Protein drink is a great body wingman, but it doesn't do such a good job on clothes. Whether it's a spilled shake after a workout, a splash of cream while getting ready, or the drip from a child's chin,protein stains tend to be subtle but insidious.

They show up on textiles as:

• dull, sometimes slightly greasy or yellowish stains,
• may look inconspicuous at first but darken after drying or washing,
• contain milk proteins, sweeteners, flavourings and dyes,
• if not washed immediately, they become smelly and oxidised, especially in warm places.

But don't worry - with the EcoHaus approach and best practice you can do it organically, without chemicals, and most importantly - reliably.

Why protein stain is a challenge

• Contains whey, casein, vegetable protein (pea, rice), sweeteners and flavourings,
• it absorbs and dries quickly,
• dairy ingredients oxidize and turn rancid,
• can leave both a colour and an odour which only appears after drying.

How to stain a protein drink step by step

What helps:

• Baking soda
• Lemon juice or citric acid
• White vinegar 10% - breaks down protein and neutralizes odor
• Sodium percarbonate - for white and light fabrics
• EcoHaus Washing Papers
• Essential oils - lemon, tea tree

Procedure:

1. Do not wipe off a fresh stain, just gently blot with a cloth or napkin.
2. Sprinkle with baking soda, drizzle with lemon - leave for 30-40 min.
3. Apply a cloth with a solution of vinegar and water (1:1), leave for another 15-20 min.
4. For light fabrics, add sodium percarbonate when washing.
5. Wash with EcoHaus wash cloths, programme max. 40 °C.
6. Add lemon essential oil to the soak - it removes residues and smells nice.

What not to do

• ❌ Do not tumble dry before washing. The smell and the dye will bake in.
• ❌ Do not iron the stain. The proteins will set in deeply.
• ❌ Do not wash without pre-treatment. The stain and the smell will remain.

➙ Tip from Grandma Petra

Protein is invisible, but you can tell after a while - especially the smell. It's best to go for it now. Lemon soda, vinegar wrap and tissue paper will do the trick even with an older stain.

➙ Tip from Vlaďka - the cleaning lady

With protein, it's not just the colour I'm dealing with, it's the smell. That's why always soda, lemon, vinegar - and finally lemon oil in the soaking. Not a trace of it remains.

Recommended products:

• Baking soda - 1 kg
• Citric acid - 1 kg
• White vinegar - 1 l
• Sodium percarbonate - 1 kg
• EcoHaus Washing Papers
• Essential oils - lemon, tea tree

Looking for a different "fit" stain?

V Spotters you'll also find recipes for smoothies, supergreens, spirulina, protein bars and matcha. Vlaďka in the bottom right corner will be happy to help you.

Do you have a tip of your own?

Send it to us at marketing@ecohaus.cz or add a comment. Your experience can help anyone who likes to indulge but doesn't want to sacrifice their favourite clothes.

Summary

Protein in the body, yes, but not in textiles. But with lemon, soda, vinegar, and EcoHaus gear, you can handle that nutrition without a trace - quickly, naturally, and reliably.