How can I clean berry stains from my pillows?

Start by blotting the stain with a white cloth. Then, make a soap solution and blot the stain with the cloth. Rinse with cold water, treat with hydrogen peroxide, rinse again, and treat with baking soda and vinegar. Finally, rinse and dry the area.

What materials do I need to clean berry stains?

You'll need a white cloth, soap, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and vinegar.

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How to Easily Remove Berry Stains from Pillows

Accidents happen - and berry stains are no exception! Whether you have a toddler or a pet, berry stains on pillows can be common. Fortunately, it's easy to get rid of these stains as long as you know how. With the right approach and materials, you'll be back to sleeping soundly in no time.

Updated 10 Mar 2023

By Matej Kramberger

What You'll Need

White cloth
Soap
Hydrogen peroxide
Baking soda
Vinegar

Step 1: Blot the Stain with a White Cloth

Start by taking a white cloth and blotting the stain lightly with it. The goal is to absorb as much moisture out of the pillow as possible without spreading the stain further.

Step 2: Make a Soap Solution

Mix a few drops of liquid dish soap with warm water and wet the cloth with this solution. Try not to saturate the pillow; just use enough to dampen the cloth.

Step 3: Blot Stain with the Soap Solution

Start blotting the stain with the damp cloth. Do this gently and keep adding more soap solution as needed. Blot instead of rubbing; this will avoid spreading the stain further.

Step 4: Rinse with Water

Rinse the area with cold water. This will help rinse away the soap solution.

Step 5: Treat with Hydrogen Peroxide

Take a sponge and soak it in hydrogen peroxide. Gently dab the stain with sponge and let it sit for a few minutes. The hydrogen peroxide should help remove any remaining stains.

Step 6: Rinse with Cold Water

Rinse area with cold water again to remove any remaining hydrogen peroxide. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.

Step 7: Treat with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Mix baking soda and vinegar together to create a paste. Spread the paste on the stained area and let sit for about 10 minutes. This should help to remove any remaining staining.

Step 8: Rinse and Dry

Rinse the area again with cold water and then dry with a clean cloth. Your pillow should be looking good as new!

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