How to remove a grape stain:
Purple stain without chemicals? It can be done

A story from life

"My daughter took a grape wine snack to preschool. In the afternoon, she brought in a t-shirt with two dark spots on it - she said she leaned on it during snack time. The stains were purple and even darker after washing. I tried baking soda, lemon, and laundry paper - the shirt is now as good as new. And most importantly - stress-free."

- Michaela, EcoHaus customer

Why grapes continue to stain after washing

Grape wine contains natural dyes (especially anthocyanins) and sugar. The stain is often not pronounced at first - just a slightly damp map. However, it darkens to purple or brown as it dries. If not dealt with right away, the pigment gets deep into the fibers. Speed and a gentle approach are therefore important.

How to treat a grape stain step by step

What helps:

Cold water
Baking soda
Citric acid or lemon juice
EcoHaus Washing Papers
Sodium percarbonate - ideal for white or light-coloured laundry
White vinegar 10%

Procedure:

Rinse the stain with cold water as soon as possible - from the reverse side.
Pour baking soda directly on the stain, sprinkle with lemon juice or a mixture of citric acid and water. Why it works: the soda pulls the pigment out of the fibres, the acid breaks it down. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, gently blot.
Wash with EcoHaus wash cloths on regular eco programme.
For light-coloured laundry, add sodium percarbonate to the wash cycle. Why it works: Active oxygen removes remaining pigment and brightens the fabric.

What to watch out for

Don't use hot water. The pigment is fixed by the heat and the stain will "bake".
Do not leave the stain until the next day. The longer it stays, the more it soaks in.
Do not try bleach. They may change the colour of the stain to grey or yellow, but not remove it.

➙ Tip from Grandma Petra

Lemon has always helped with purple juice - ideally fresh. Lightly dab the stain, add baking soda, rub between your fingers and then straight into the washing machine. Nothing was left on the light colored laundry.

➙ Tip from Vlaďka - the cleaning lady

Let the grape wine stain soak for a while in water with lemon and washing paper. If a shadow remains, lightly rub with vinegar, leave for a few minutes and finish with percarbonate of soda.

Looking for a solution for another stain?

In our Spotters you'll also find recipes for wine, raspberry juice, banana, ketchup or chocolate. And if you need advice quickly, Vlaďka in the bottom right corner will help you right away.

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Did anything else help you? Or have you got your own tried-and-tested trick from your grandmother? Write in the comments or send to marketing@ecohaus.cz. We'll post the best tips in future articles or on Instagram.

Summary

A grape stain doesn't have to be terminal. With the help of baking soda, lemon and proper washing, even an older stain that surprised you after washing can be tackled. The key is speed, gentleness and natural products that work without compromise.