Well + Good: The Truth About What Turmeric Will Stain

Got turmeric stains? Maeve shares tips with Well+Good on how to get them out.

Got a turmeric or curry stain? No worries, lots of us are cooking with the anti-inflammatory super spice turmeric these days -- or its vibrant cousin curry. That bright yellow color will come out with a time and a little patience, just follow the tips I shared with Well+Good in their post The Truth About What Turmeric Will Stain which begins with baking soda, water + a deep breath. Enjoy!

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Act Fast and Don't Panic

“People panic because it’s so bright at first, but it isn’t necessarily always going to look that way,” Richmond says. Quickly treat the spot with a mixture of baking soda and water (just dilute the baking soda until it becomes a paste) and let it set. After 10 minutes, wipe the area clean—if you still have a dandelion-hued splotch, try again. “When it comes to turmeric stains, the most important thing is patience,” Richmond says.

Will turmeric stain….White towels and clothing? Yes

Long before it was a wellness world obsession (as in, centuries before), turmeric was used for one very specific purpose: Dying fabrics. So, ipso facto, it will certainly dye your fabrics if you’re not careful. Richmond advises treating the stain immediately with lemon, which will act as a natural bleach.