How to Remove Curry Stains

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Dishes made with curry can be so delicious, but drop some from your plate, and you have a pretty stubborn stain to deal with. Luckily removing curry stains is relatively easy if caught before they dry.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Removing Curry Stains on Clothing

PDF download Download Article
  1. Use a spoon or a knife to scrape off as much excess curry as possible.Be sure to scrape and scoop the curry from the clothing, and not spread out and increase the size of the stain.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    Apply a prewash stain remover directly to the stain. [1] You could alternatively use glycerin as a prewash treatment. Apply the glycerin onto the stain, and use your fingers to work the glycerin into the fabric.
    • Let the glycerin sit on the stain for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, rinse off the glycerin with water. [2]
    • If you’re at a restaurant and can’t launder your shirt right away, blot the stain with some cool water, and squeeze lemon or lime onto the stain. Leave the lemon solution on your shirt for about 15 minutes, then blot with water. Wash the garment within 48 hours.
    Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    Wash the garment in the hottest water setting available, using either color safe bleach for colored clothing, or normal bleach for white clothing. [3]
    • You could also use oxygenated bleach. [4]
    • If the stain is removed after laundering the garment, proceed to dry the item.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    If the stain still persists after washing it, mix together a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide to 9 parts cool water. [5] Soak the garment in the hydrogen peroxide solution for approximately 30 minutes.
    • Rinse the item in clean water, and wash the garment as you normally would. [6]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    When the stain is completely out of the garment, dry the garment in the drying machine as you normally would, or hang dry it outside.
    • Be sure that the stain is completely removed before you dry the garment. [7] If the stain is still there, heat will permanently set the stain.
    6. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Removing Curry Stains From Upholstery or Carpeting

PDF download Download Article
  1. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    Use a spoon or knife to scrape off as much excess curry as you can. Be very careful not to spread out the stain and make it even bigger.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of liquid hand soap, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and two cups of cold water. [8] This cleaning solution is mild, yet tough enough to lift the curry stain from the carpet or upholstery.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    Use a clean white rag to sponge the stain with the cleaning solution. Leave the solution on the stain for 30 minutes. [9] Blot the stain every 5 minutes with a clean area of the cloth (or a new cloth) and some more cleaning solution. [10]
    • When the stain is removed, sponge the area with cool, clean water.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Remove Curry Stains
    If the stain still persists after sponging it with the cleaning solution, sponge the spot with a bit of rubbing alcohol. Keep sponging until the stain is completely removed.
    • Sponge rinse the area by blotting it with some clean water.
  5. Use a clean cloth to blot the area dry, and allow it one day to dry completely.
    6. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How do you get curry stains out of countertops?
    Brandon Beckwith
    House Cleaning Specialist
    Brandon Beckwith is a House Cleaning Specialist and the CEO of Reliable Housekeeping in Sacramento, California. Brandon and his team specialize in house cleaning such as maintenance cleaning, deep cleaning, move in/out cleaning, apartment cleaning, as well as commercial cleaning, window cleaning, and carpet cleaning. All members of the Reliable Housekeeping team receive background checks and professional training. Their family-owned and operated business is licensed, insured, and bonded.
    Brandon Beckwith
    House Cleaning Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Create a homemade cleaning mixture with white vinegar and a little bit of dishwashing liquid. Let it sit and soak into the stain for a minute and wipe it all up with a microfiber rag. Depending on the countertop material, you might also be able to wipe it with an abrasive sponge or medium-to-hard bristle brush.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
  • Question
    How can I get curry out of my daughter's school shirt?
    Community Answer
    Read the instructions of the article, and use that information to get the stain out of your daughter's school shirt.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 15 Helpful 22
  • Question
    How can I remove curry stains from dishes?
    Community Answer
    Use a good quality dish-washing liquid. Scrub very hard with a soft sponge to remove any sticky, built-up residue. If the dish is plain white and not made of china, use a ball of wire-wool or a scouring pad to scrub off any remaining residue (if the dish is made of china or colored, do not use a scouring pad or wire wool, as this will wreck the dish). After this, rinse and dry as usual.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 7 Helpful 6
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Video

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      Warnings

      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Clean Stains off a Suede Purse
      How to
      Clean Grease Stains on Leather
      How to
      Get Rid of Blood Stains in Clothing & Fabrics: Best DIY Methods
      How to
      Get Gum out of Clothing
      How to
      Remove Gum From Fabric
      The Best Ways to Remove Tomato Stains from Plastic
      How to
      Remove Chewing Gum from a Car Seat
      How to
      Remove Banana Sap Stains
      Easy DIY Methods to Remove Turmeric Stains in Your Home
      How to
      Wash Egg off a House
      How to
      Remove Tomato Sauce Stains from Clothing & Fabric
      The Best Ways to Get Gum off of Leather Furniture, Car Seats, & More
      The Best Ways to Get Chocolate Stains Out of Your Clothes
      How to
      Get Gum off Skin
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ http://www.stain-removal-101.com/removing-curry-stains.html
      2. ↑ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16079/stains-curry-may07/
      3. ↑ http://www.stain-removal-101.com/removing-curry-stains.html
      4. ↑ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16079/stains-curry-may07/
      5. ↑ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16079/stains-curry-may07/
      6. ↑ http://www.stain-removal-101.com/removing-curry-stains.html
      7. ↑ http://www.stain-removal-101.com/removing-curry-stains.html
      8. ↑ http://www.stain-removal-101.com/removing-curry-stains.html
      9. ↑ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16079/stains-curry-may07/
      1. ↑ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16079/stains-curry-may07/

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      To remove curry stains from clothing, start by scraping off any excess curry. Next, blot the stain with cool water, squeeze lemon or lime on the stain, and, after 15 minutes, blot with water again. You can also pretreat the fabric with a prewash stain remover. Then, wash the clothing in hot water, using color safe bleach or regular bleach. If the stain remains, soak the garment in a solution of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 9 parts cool water for 30 minutes, then rinse, and machine wash as usual. To learn how to remove curry stains from upholstery or carpet, keep reading!

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 242,597 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement