06 Jun How to Remove Saffron Stains from Clothes and Carpets

Sometimes, while cooking or eating, yellow saffron stains may appear on clothes, which at first glance seems worrying. But the good news is that removing these stains from clothes and carpets won’t be as impossible as other stains. However, if you’re in doubt about removing saffron stains, we recommend leaving your clothes with a reputable dry cleaner. This article will teach you some methods of eliminating saffron stains on clothes and carpets. You can get rid of the yellow saffron stain by doing a few simple steps and with a bit of patience.

Saffron solvents

Warm water, oxygen solution, disinfectant solution, dishwashing liquid, and baking soda are some of the saffron solvents you can easily clean with solvents if you buy saffron from reputable places. But if your saffron is counterfeit, it’s possible to remove it harder. Today, with the advancement of technology, many solvents have been created for saffron. So different methods have also been made to eliminate saffron stains. 

Basic principles of removing saffron stains

• If there is a saffron stain on the clothes, don’t rub your clothes with another cloth, because in these conditions it becomes more difficult to remove and the stain may spread on the clothes.
• If your stains are fresh, first put a clean paper towel on them so that the tissue absorbs the water of the saffron stain and the saffron liquid is removed as much as possible.
• Removing saffron stains from clothes and carpets is a little different, and although boiling water removes saffron stains much faster and better, it damages carpets and rugs. So use a carpet washing solution instead.
• In general, if you can collect the spilt saffron, do it with a knife or a vacuum cleaner, and if it’s spilt as a liquid, first take it entirely with a water tower. Another way to remove this stain is to use adhesive tape and remove saffron particles or seeds because these particles may dissolve during washing and stain the clothes more.
• Pour water on the stain and put a clean napkin on the saffron stain to get as much saffron water as possible, then wipe the area with special solvents. Rinse the stain thoroughly and repeat this process several times to altogether remove the stain.
• You can put a cloth on the stain immediately after pouring the saffron liquid and press it gently. This method will remove excess moisture and help prevent the spots from deepening.

Removing saffron stains from clothes

Now we want to explain the solvent of saffron stain on clothes. Try to separate the saffron stain from other parts of the dresses so that the different parts don’t turn yellow while cleaning. Saffron is a vital dye that dissolves immediately in water. If the saffron powder is spilt on clothes, it will bleed with a bit of moisture, and the desired area will turn yellow. You can easily remove saffron stains with the following method.

Dishwashing Liquid

The best stain remover for saffron is dishwashing liquid. Dishwashing liquid helps to remove the stains on clothes. If saffron stains are created on white garments, dishwashing liquid will be a good choice as a cleaner. But if you want to experience the removal of saffron stains from coloured clothes, make sure that the clothes don’t bleed. Another way is to mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with baking soda in a glass. When thoroughly combined, soak a cloth in this solution and press on the stain to get it wet. By doing this, you will see that the saffron stain is easily removed. If a stain appears on your device, try to remove it as soon as possible; Because the fresher and faster the stains are cleaned, the easier they are released. If stains stay on your fabric and clothes longer, they will be harder to clean.

Lukewarm water

Unlike many stains you can remove with cold water, it’s better to use lukewarm or warm water to remove saffron stains from clothes. Saffron dissolves easily in hot water. To remove these stains on clothes, never put a handkerchief soaked in cold water on it; it spreads the stain, but cold water makes the stain stable and makes it more difficult to clean.

The main stage

 Now that you know the two central saffron stain cleaners, lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid, you can do the basic steps of removing these stains from clothes. First, fill a bowl or sink with lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid and stir to combine well. Then put the saffron stain in the bowl for 30 minutes. If you feel the water has cooled, change the water and put fresh lukewarm water inside the container.

Toothbrush

After a few minutes, remove the clothes from the dishwashing liquid and lukewarm water and gently rub the saffron stain with a soft toothbrush. We recommend that the toothbrush has a very soft bristle so that it doesn’t damage the texture and micro-texture of the clothes and doesn’t snag it. You can also soak a soft toothbrush in dishwashing liquid and remove saffron stains from clothes sooner. If the effect of the yellow saffron stain remains on the clothes, you can put that part again in lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid to finally achieve the desired result.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Sometimes we do the steps of removing saffron stains from clothes entirely and carefully, but the effect of yellow stains remains on them. If the saffron stain on the clothes isn’t completely removed, you can use oxygenated water. First of all, it’s better to know that hydrogen peroxide or oxygenated water is used as a cleanser for hair dye and various coloured stains, which is also one of the best ways to remove saffron stains on clothes. To remove these stains from white clothes, mix baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and lukewarm water. Put the resulting mixture on the saffron stain. Then wait for about 30 minutes and finally wash the clothes as usual. If the stain isn’t removed from the clothes, repeat these steps so that no trace of yellow stain remains.

Aspirin tablets

You can use aspirin instead of hydrogen peroxide. Aspirin tablets are another simple way to remove yellow saffron stains from white clothes. Therefore, mix five aspirin tablets with some lukewarm water to dissolve them in the water and turn it into a strong cleanser. Then put the stained part of the dress in a mixture of water and aspirin for 3 hours to remove the yellow saffron stain. Finally, wash the white clothes in the usual way so that your clothes are clean and free of any yellow stains.

Removing saffron stains from carpets

To remove saffron stains from the carpet, clean the area with a vacuum cleaner. But if the saffron stain is damp on your carpet, use a damp white cotton cloth to absorb its moisture. Try not to rub your hands on the carpet, as it can make your stain larger. Use another clean cloth each time to clean and remove these stains. Then use oxygen bleach and cool water to remove any remaining stains.

The oxygen and water bleach solution should remain on the stain for 30 minutes, after which wipe the wet area with a dry white cloth and place your carpet in the open air to dry completely. Repeat this method several times to remove the stain. Cleaning stains from carpets should be a principle not to stabilise the saffron stains in the carpet. Although the stain on the clothes is removed with warm or lukewarm water, you should clean the stain on the rug with cold water because hot water will damage the carpet. Saffron is one of the most vital dyes, and you should be careful in cleaning it.

To wrap up

For all of us, it has happened many times that while cooking, brewing, eating saffron, etc., it’s poured on our clothes or spilt on the ground. It isn’t impossible to remove saffron stains from clothes or carpets like other stains, and it’s effortless and convenient. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialized NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes of the best quality as soon as possible. Don’t damage your valuable clothes with improper washing. NeatEx washes your clothes in the best way and ensures you have clean and tidy clothes.