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Did You Know?
Most stains can be removed with all-natural items hanging around your kitchen. Sometimes you need nothing more than nature’s great solvent: water. Two simple tricks to sucessful stain removal: Keep a natural stain removal kit on hand, and act quickly. Check out our gallery of stains for quick, easy fixes.
![Beetroot](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/211-2-beetroot.jpg?fit=291%2C291)
Beetroot
Dab the stain with, or soak it in, a mixture of 2 Tbsp borax per 500 mL water.
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Berries
Rub with white vinegar or lemon juice. Leave for an hour or two, then launder.
![Blood](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/211-4-blood.jpg?fit=350%2C260)
Blood
Soak a new stain in cold water. Add a handlful of salt for a stubborn stain. If the stain is old, rub it with vegetable glycerine first to soften.