How to remove a kiwi stain:
Small stain, big problem? Not with this procedure

A story from life

"I was having a fruit salad, and when I looked at my clothes later, I noticed that I was dripping kiwi juice. At first I underestimated it - but the next day there was an unsightly greyish spot. Even the classic powder didn't do the trick. Only a combination of soda, lemon and gentle washing saved me."

- Pavla, EcoHaus customer

Why the kiwi stain is not just about colour

Kiwi is rich in enzymes (especially actinidin), fruit acids and sugars. The stain may be light at first, but over time it oxidizes and darkens. The enzyme content makes it all the more important not to hit it with heat, which will 'bake' it. And once the sugar caramelizes or the pigment gets deep into the fiber, it's extra work. But not without a chance.

How to stain a kiwi step by step

What's handy to have on hand:

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

Procedure:

Rinse the stain with cold water as soon as possible, ideally on the reverse side.
Apply a paste of baking soda and lemon juice (or citric acid dissolved in water). Why it works: the soda loosens sugar and pigment residues, the acid breaks down enzymes.
Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Gently wash off.
Wash with EcoHaus washcloths at 30-40°C.
For light textiles, add sodium percarbonate when washing. Why it works: Active oxygen brightens and cleans up pigment residues.

What to watch out for

Do not use warm water on first contact. The enzymes in kiwifruit will be "baked" by the heat and the stain will remain.
Do not let the stain dry. Oxidation will darken it and the chance of complete removal decreases.
Do not fix the stain with a dryer. Only after complete removal.

➙ Tip from Grandma Petra

When kiwi juice remains on white clothes, just a pinch of percarbonate of soda in water, a few drops of lemon and leave to soak. First aid without chemicals and without stress.

➙ Tip from Vlaďka - the cleaning lady

If the kiwi leaves a shadow even after washing, try vinegar and baking soda directly on the spot. Let it bubble for a while and finish washing. It also works for older stains that are already looking grey.

Are you dealing with a different type of stain?

In our Spotters you'll find articles on fruit, sauces, wine and snacks. And if you're not sure, click on Vlaďka - she'll give you quick and specific advice in the bottom right corner.

Do you have a proven trick?

Send it to marketing@ecohaus.cz or write in the comments. Your experience may help others - and we'd love to include it in future articles or share it on social media.

Summary

A kiwi stain may look inconspicuous, but once it dries, it'll give you a hard time. However, you just need to know a few proven steps - and helpers that work without chemicals. Cleanliness, nature and the peace of mind that there's another way.