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Time for sunshine, outdoor plans and, of course, lots and lots of watermelon! But while enjoying this delicious, juicy fruit, it’s not uncommon to end up with a t-shirt that looks like you got into a fight with a watermelon… and lost. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to remove watermelon stains from clothes, especially those intimidating white ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

How to remove watermelon stains from clothes?<\/h2>\n\n

A watermelon stain doesn’t have to be the end of your favourite garment. The key is to act fast.<\/strong> The longer you let the stain sit on the fabric, the harder it will be to remove.<\/p>\n\n

Step 1: Immediate rinsing<\/h3>\n\n

As soon as you notice the stain, run to rinse it under cold water.<\/strong> This helps to remove excess juice before it has a chance to settle.<\/p>\n\n

Step 2: Pre-treatment<\/h3>\n\n

Apply a little liquid detergent to the stain.<\/strong> Use a mild but effective detergent and rub gently with your fingers or a soft toothbrush. Leave to act for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n

Step 3: Washing<\/h3>\n\n

Wash the garment as you normally would<\/strong>, but be sure to use the coldest water setting. Hot water could set the stain, and that would be a major disaster.<\/p>\n\n

Step 4: Verification and air-drying<\/h3>\n\n

Before putting the clothes in the dryer, check that the stain has completely disappeared. The heat from the tumble dryer can permanently set the stain. If a shadow of the stain is still visible, repeat the treatment before drying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

How to remove watermelon stains from white clothes?<\/h2>\n\n

Removing stains from white clothes can be especially challenging because any residue is much more visible. But with a little patience and the following steps, you can bring that white T-shirt back to life.<\/p>\n\n

Step 1: Oxygen bleach<\/h3>\n\n

For white clothes, oxygen bleach will be your best ally.<\/strong> After rinsing the garment, prepare a solution of oxygen bleach according to the product instructions. Soak the garment and leave it to soak for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n

Step 2: Washing with boosters<\/h3>\n\n

Wash the garment with a detergent containing optical brightening agents.<\/strong> These agents help whites look even brighter and can work wonders in combination with oxygen bleach.<\/p>\n\n

Step 3: Sun exposure<\/h3>\n\n

If the stain persists after washing, a natural technique that can help is exposure to the sun.<\/strong> The sun acts as a natural bleach. Place the damp garment in direct sunlight. This can help to effectively fade the stain.<\/p>\n\n

Step 4: Repeat if necessary<\/h3>\n\n

Stains on white clothes can be tenacious. Feel free to repeat the process if necessary, always checking between washes to make sure the fabric is not damaged.<\/p>\n\n

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