Getting Berried Away? Removing Berry Stains from Cotton Canvas
Bursting with color, berry stains are both fun and frustrating to clean. On cotton canvas materials, in particular, berry juice can be a pesky hard-to-remove stain. Thankfully, with a few simple steps, you can restore your canvas without ruining the material.
Updated 10 Mar 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You'll Need for Cleaning
- Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Warm Water
- Clean Cloth
- Towel or Rag
- Oxygen-Based Bleach
Step by Step
- Mix equal parts of warm water, lemon juice or vinegar, and baking soda together in a bowl.
- Using a clean cloth, apply mixture directly to the berry stained area.
- Leave the mixture on the stain for 10 minutes, then wash it off with warm water.
- If needed, apply hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of dishwashing detergent directly to the stained area.
- Allow the area to sit for 15 minutes, then rinse off using warm water.
- If the stain persists, use an oxygen-based bleach to help remove the stubborn marks.
- Once the stain is removed, blot the area with a towel or rag to dry.
Tips to Keep in Mind
- Always test a small area of the fabric first before attempting any of the above steps.
- Be sure to read the care instructions on your fabric before beginning.
- For best results, use a laundry-specific product designed for your specific fabric type.
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