How to remove curry or turmeric stains

Curcumin is a strong dye and is stubborn. It often fades in daylight after washing.

Method

1. 1

   Degrease

   Treat the oil component first with washing-up liquid.

2. 2

   Oxygen soak

   Soak in an oxygen-based solution for several hours on colour-safe items.

3. 3

   Wash

   Wash per the care label.

4. 4

   Daylight

   Dry flat in daylight — UV meaningfully fades remaining yellow.

What makes it worse

• Do not use chlorine bleach — it can turn curcumin red
• Do not tumble dry

Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Your item's care label always takes priority.