Holi Special: How to Remove Colour Stains from Bedsheets & Curtains Easily
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Holi is the festival of colours, joy, and happiness! 🌸🎨 It’s that time of the year when we forget all worries, play with colours, and make beautiful memories with our friends and family. But once the celebration is over, the real struggle begins — removing Holi colour stains from bedsheets, curtains, and other fabrics.
If you also find yourself wondering "Yaar ye colour kaise niklega?" (How will this colour come out?), don't worry! We have got you covered with some easy, home-friendly tips to remove those tough Holi stains without damaging your beautiful fabrics.
✅ Why Do Holi Colours Leave Stains?
During Holi, we usually use gulal (dry powder) and liquid colours that are made from artificial or organic dyes. While dry gulal can be easily brushed off, liquid colours often get absorbed into fabric fibres, causing tough stains.
But don’t worry — with the right method, you can easily remove those stains and make your bedsheets and curtains look as fresh as new!
💧 How to Remove Holi Colour Stains from Bedsheets & Curtains
1. Act Quickly – Don’t Let the Colour Dry!
The faster you act, the easier it is to remove the stain. Once Holi is over, collect your stained bedsheets and curtains immediately and follow these steps:
- Shake Off Dry Colour: If there’s dry colour (gulal), gently shake off as much as you can.
- Rinse with Cold Water: Hold the stained part under cold running water to remove excess colour. Avoid using hot water as it can make the stain set.
🧼 2. Use Lemon & Baking Soda (Best Natural Method)
This is the most effective and natural method to remove Holi stains from bedsheets and curtains.
What You'll Need:
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- Cold water
Steps:
- Squeeze lemon juice directly on the stain.
- Sprinkle baking soda over it and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently scrub the area using an old toothbrush or your fingers.
- Rinse it off with cold water.
- Repeat the process if the stain is still visible.
👉 Why This Works:
Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent, while baking soda helps in pulling out the colour from the fabric. It’s 100% safe and doesn’t harm your fabric.
🧴 3. White Vinegar + Detergent Method (For Tough Stains)
If the stains are still visible after washing with lemon and baking soda, use white vinegar to get rid of them.
What You'll Need:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Regular detergent
- Cold water
Steps:
- Mix 1 cup of white vinegar in a bucket of cold water.
- Soak your stained bedsheets/curtains in the mixture for 30 minutes.
- After soaking, wash it normally using your regular detergent.
- Dry it under sunlight.
👉 Pro Tip: Sunlight helps in naturally bleaching out leftover colour stains from fabric.
🫧 4. Use Hydrogen Peroxide (For White Bedsheets)
If your white bedsheets or curtains have Holi stains, hydrogen peroxide can work like magic. This method should be used only for light-coloured or white fabrics.
What You'll Need:
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
- Cold water
Steps:
- Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water.
- Soak the stained area for 15-20 minutes.
- Gently scrub the area and wash it with detergent.
- Let it dry under sunlight.
👉 Why This Works:
Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild bleach that can easily remove tough colour stains from white fabrics.
🧺 5. Normal Machine Wash (For Light Stains)
If the Holi colour stain is very light, you can simply put your bedsheets and curtains in the washing machine and add:
- 1 cup of white vinegar or
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
Run a regular wash cycle in cold water. Avoid hot water, as it may set the colour stains.
💯 Bonus Tips to Avoid Holi Stains on Bedsheets & Curtains Next Year
Here’s how you can protect your home textiles from Holi stains next time:
- Cover your furniture and bedsheets with old bedsheets or plastic sheets during Holi.
- Ask guests to wash off colour before entering your home.
- Keep a separate set of Holi bedsheets/curtains that you don’t mind getting stained.
- Use fabric protector sprays that can repel water and colour stains.
🎉 Enjoy Holi Without Worrying About Stains!
Holi is all about colours, happiness, and joy, and a few stains shouldn't take away that fun! With these easy home remedies, you can quickly remove Holi colour stains from your bedsheets and curtains without any professional help.
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Happy Holi! 💜🌸 May your life be filled with colours and joy!
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💬 Let us know if you tried any of these methods or have any personal tips for removing Holi stains! 💕