How to Remove Henna Stains




Henna is a compound of water and ink, and is quite popular in not only the sub-continent, but also in Europe now. Diwali, Eid, wedding and many more occasions mark the presence of henna in markets everywhere. Most people prefer a dark shade of henna and may not like it too much when it starts to fade away. However, since henna penetrates the material it is applied on deeply, its marks are to be found for a long time. It is worse when henna accidentally drips on your clothes, leaving unwanted stains. If you want to get rid of the henna stains on your hands and your clothes quickly, this is the right place to be. Below, you can find simple home remedies that help you remove the henna stains and bring back your clothes and hands to their original condition.

The following instructions are specifically for henna stains on clothes:


·      Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area of the garment to check for any damage or color fastness. Read the label as well.

·       Also, blot the stained area with a clean cloth as soon as you drip henna on it to get rid of the excess moisture. Do not rub the affected area as that will cause the stain to spread. After that proceed as fillows.

Method One (Removing Henna Stains from Clothes)

Things that you will require:

·      Liquid laundry detergent
·      Old toothbrush
·      Water
·      Milk
·      Measuring cup
·      Saucepan
·      Bowl

Steps that you will need to take:


1.   To start off, pour a small amount of your regular liquid laundry detergent on the stained area.

2.   Grab an old toothbrush, and start scrubbing the stained area. Do so in short, circular movements.

3.   When the stain has faded away, rinse the stained area with cold water. Some stains may be removed completely by the detergent.

4.   Next, you will be using milk to remove the stain. Pour half a cup of milk in a saucepan. Heat it till it is lukewarm.

5.   Transfer the milk to a bowl.

6.   Dip the Henna stained part of the clothing in the lukewarm milk, and let it soak for half an hour.

7.   Remove the stained part of the clothing from the milk after half an hour and pour a small amount of liquid laundry detergent on it again.

8.   Scrub it like before with an old toothbrush.

9.   The stain should have been removed now. Wash your clothing as normal.


Method Two (Removing Henna Stains from Skin)

Things that you will require:

·      Olive oil
·      Salt
·      Bowl

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   To start removing the henna stain from your skin, pour a small amount of olive oil in a bowl.

2.   Now, add a pinch of salt to the olive oil and let both the ingredients mix completely.

3.   Apply the solution on your hands, and let the mixture fade away the henna.

4.   Wash off the olive oil and salt from your hands once the henna stain has faded away.

Method Three (Removing Henna Stains from Skin)

Things that you will require:

·      Baking soda
·      Lemon juice
·      Bowl
·      Luffa
·      Water
·      Moisturizer

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Henna stains can also be removed using a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice. Extract the juice of 2 lemons or more, and pour it in a bowl. Now, add as much baking soda as required to make a paste out of the two ingredients, having a consistency as that of toothpaste.

2.   Apply the paste on your skin, and leave it in place for 10 minutes. Let the paste dry.

3.   Now, grab a luffa, and start rubbing your skin gently with it. Do so in a circular motion.

4.   Wash your hands in warm water.

5.   The henna stains would have faded by now. Repeat the above steps if necessary.

6.   Lastly, if dryness of skin occurs, use a moisturizer.

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