Curry
Turmeric in curry causes yellow stains that are difficult to remove.
Step by step
- 1Scrape off excess
- 2Rub in solid soap plus some baking soda
- 3Place the garment in sunlight — UV breaks down curcumin
- 4Machine wash at the highest allowed temperature
Tips
Sunlight is the key! UV radiation effectively breaks down turmeric's yellow pigment.
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