After a grand feast, I discovered a blueberry stain on a favorite sari. What to do? The stain has already dried on. An Internet search suggested:"Flush the stain with cool water as soon as possible. Mix 1 tbsp. of white vinegar with ½ tsp. liquid laundry detergent and 1 qt. of cool water. Soak the stain in the solution for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Inspect clothing to see if any trace of the stain remains. If the stain isn't gone, dip a sponge in rubbing alcohol, blot and gently rub the stain until it lightens. Rinse the item thoroughly, then launder using chlorine bleach if it's safe for the fabric."
This helped after soaking a long time, but the best and simplest advice was this:
"To remove blueberry stains from clothes drench the stain with vinegar then pour boiling water over the stain. The stain will disappear before your eyes!"
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It is recommended to simply stretch the stained clothing over a heat proof bowl and secure it with a rubber band. Then pour the boiling water (carefully -- you don't want to burn yourself!) over the stained area, at a height of 2-3 feet. Repeat as necessary until the stain is gone.
Launder as usual.
Well, I'm glad to say the above worked, and best of all, I have a new stain removal tip to add to my collection!
