How to Get Out Blueberry Stains from Clothes

In terms of vitamins and minerals, strawberries are a better source of vitamin C and potassium, meanwhile, blueberries are a better source of vitamins A and C and help prevent high cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and various heart diseases. 

While they are sweet and delicious, the dark tannins or natural dyes from these berries can penetrate all kinds of fabrics and fibers and leave smudgy stains on clothes. 

Unfortunately, that sweet red and bluish-purple juice can be a challenge to remove if you don’t act swiftly. But with the right cleaning steps and the power of Vanish, you're in control of the situation. 

Let’s learn how to get out blueberry and strawberry stains from clothes so you can continue to enjoy this sweet springtime fruit with peace of mind.

Since blueberry and strawberry stains are plant-based, they can easily be broken down and removed, provided you act immediately.

Start by carefully scrapping and lifting off any solid berry bits with a teaspoon, dull knife, or the edge of a credit card from the fabric’s surface. Remember not to rub, drop, or smear them on other parts of the fabric. 

After that, rinse the stain from the opposite or back side of the fabric with cold water to flush as much berry juice as possible from the fibers. 

Next, to remove blueberry or strawberry stains from white clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder; for colored clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

Will blueberry or strawberry stains come out, or are they permanent?

Blueberry or strawberry stains aren’t permanent if you handle them immediately with Vanish and don’t put the stained clothes in the dryer. 

How do you get rid of dried blueberry or strawberry stains?

To remove dried blueberry or strawberry stains, use Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal - a stain remover that is safe for colored and white garments and can be added to your washing machine with detergent. 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add 10ml of Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal to 1 litre of water (40°C max).

2. Leave the item for 1h max (colored) and 4h max (whites) 

3. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.

Does white vinegar remove blueberry or strawberry stains from clothes?

Even though vinegar is a great stain remover, using it too much or too often can potentially damage the clothes. Vinegar’s low pH level can weaken fibers like cotton, linen, rayon, and nylon. Additionally, adding it to the wash along with your laundry detergent increases the likelihood of its interference with cleaning performance.