Why do beets stain fingers but not clothes?

chioggia-beet-ftr (iStock). It looks like a vegetable straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, but this striped beet is very real! read more

Beets stain both clothes and fingers but beet stains are easily removable with detergent or lemon juice. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more

Beets stain clothes because they are a dye. The beet's juice is absorbed into the clothing, and the dye remains after the water evaporates. read more

5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of ammonia with 1/2 cup of warm water. 6. Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution. 7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. 8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry. Worth a Try. If the beet stain is fresh, try blotting it with a piece of white bread to absorb some of the liquid. read more