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How do I Remove Lime Juice Stains from Clothes?

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How do I Remove Lime Juice Stains from Clothes?

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Question: How do I Remove Lime Juice Stains from Clothes?
Here's how to remove lime juice whether from a mojito or key lime pie :
Answer:

Lime juice seldom leaves a much of a stain right away. The danger comes in leaving the juice on clothing for too long. Lime juice contains acetic acid which acts as a bleaching agent, especially when exposed to sunlight.

Flush the area with clean water as soon as possible and then wash as usual. If the garment is non-washable, use a spot treatment technique and blot away the moisture carefully, then dry clean. Point out and identify the stain to your professional cleaner. If you are using a home dry cleaning kit, be sure to treat the stain with the provided stain remover before putting the garment in the dryer bag.

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