All About Mustard Stains part 1

Why are Mustard stains so hard to remove?

Many brands of mustard contain turmeric, a spice that adds flavor and gives mustard its bright yellow color. Turmeric is a yellow dye that’s present both in the mustard seed itself and in the commercially produced mustard as an additive to enhance the yellow color. Because turmeric is a dye, if it’s not treated as quickly as possible, you could be faced with a newly-dyed polka dot on your carpet!