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Smoothies, fruit salads, banana splits — there are lots of ways to enjoy this tasty, potassium-filled food. But while bananas may not look like they would create tough-to-shift stains compared to fruits like pomegranate or berries, banana stains are deceptively hard to remove.
It's important to act quickly before the stain oxidises and turns black, so be sure to follow our expert advice, stat!
Start by gently scraping off the solids with a blunt knife, taking care not to spread the stain. For older, yellowed stains, try the methods below, but be prepared for multiple applications and the potential for limited success.
Follow these directions for specific fabrics.
Apply Dr Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover or White Wizard to the stain. Working from the outside inwards, gently soak up the stain with white paper towels or a clean, white, lint-free cloth.
Don't drench the stain — it's better to make repeated, small applications than to completely flood the area. Continue until the stain has completely disappeared. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and blot up as much water as possible with more paper towels.
Leave to dry. If any traces remain, a complete carpet shampoo may be necessary.
After gently scraping, dampen the mark and gently rub in a little washing-up liquid. Allow to stand for five minutes, then rinse with plenty of cool water.
For cotton, follow with a 40°C machine-wash, using biological detergent. For silk or wool, follow with a 30°C machine-wash on the delicates cycle using a specialist detergent suitable for silk and wool.
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