How to remove raspberry stain:
A working procedure without panic

A story from life

"Raspberry season in full swing. Smoothies at home, garden outside - great until my daughter sat right down to mashed raspberries. Summer white dress, spots on the back and I completely froze. But my grandmother had shown me a simple technique earlier. Soda, lemon, and my nerves were saved."

- Klara, EcoHaus customer

What makes raspberries so tricky

Raspberries contain red natural dyes (anthocyanins) and small amounts of fruit acid. The juice tends to soak in deeply, and if baked with heat, the color "locks in." The key is therefore cold, quick reaction and proven remedies.

How to treat raspberry stain step by step

What helps:

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

Procedure:

Rinse the stain with cold water as soon as possible - preferably from the inside out.
Apply baking soda to the spot, cover with lemon juice or a mixture of citric acid and water. Why it works: the acid breaks down the fruit dyes, the baking soda releases them from the fabric.
Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Gently wash, do not scrape.
Wash with EcoHaus wash cloths on a regular eco programme. Why it works: The papers can handle pigment residue, sugar and any grease.
For light-coloured laundry, add sodium percarbonate when washing. Why it works: Active oxygen breaks down dye residue without damaging the fabric.

What to watch out for

Don't use warm or hot water. The pigment will bake into the fibre.
Avoid ordinary bleach. It can leave an unsightly shadow.
Do not scrub with a brush. The fibre will break and the dye will be absorbed more deeply.

➙ Tip from Grandma Petra

Soak the stain in cold water with a little lemon juice, let it sit for a while, then gently wash. Fresh juice is usually the best prevention.

➙ Tip from Vlaďka - the cleaning lady

Raspberries will also let go with white vinegar - especially for older stains. Just a few drops, leave for a while and then finish with baking soda or paper.

Dealing with another stain?

Take a look at Spotter - for more articles with tips on chocolate, wine, ketchup and snacks. Or ask Vlaďka - you'll find her in the bottom right corner and she can help you with any stain in no time.

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Summary

The raspberry stain looks hopeless, but it's not. You just need to know what to use - and more importantly, what you'd rather not. With the help of nature, experience and proven products, even a summertime mishap can easily be transformed into a polished piece of clean clothing.