@jeeves_ny: Today on the science of stain removal, let's talk about the always tricky: BERRY STAINS (cherry in this case) Rinse or blot with water first. Then you'll need an enzymatic pretreatment that includes pectinase and amylase. Pectinase breaks down pectin, which is fruit tissue, and amylase eats the sugar components. If the stain's color remains, that's because of anthocyanins, water-soluble pigments that give berries those amazing colors, and they can be hard to remove. So use oxygen bleach, like hydrogen peroxide, to break down the chromophores, the colorful part of the stain, through a mild oxidation process. Soaking garments in powdered oxygen bleach and hot water is a more effective but also more involved process. And yes, I've tried Miss Mouth's Messy Eater, which often goes viral for its instant stain removal abilities. I find this to be more of a gimmick that relies on an aggressive pH change, thanks to citric acid, versus something that's actually effective. I tried it on these cherry stains and it didn't do much. I've also had a ton of followers let me know that this product discolored their garments, it may be too aggressive on certain fabrics or colors. Let me know what stain science you'd like to learn about next. #StainRemoval #Laundry #LaundryTips

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