That pink-purple stain won’t be permanent, as long as you work quickly.

You knowbeets are good for you.

These brightly hued root vegetables are a little earthy, a little sweet and packed with vitamins and nutrients.

Hands stained with red on a designed background with beets

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The good news is yes, they doas long as you work quickly.

Read on for expert tips on how to get beet stains out of clothes, skin and cutting boards.

The first step is to scrape off any excess beet material on your clothes.

Then, blot the stain with a clean rag dampened with water and a little dish soap.

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Then, wash again in cold water.

Wool, on the other hand, is much more delicate than cotton and cannot endure repeated washing.

It also needs to be spread flat to dry.

To avoid this, wear gloves.

A second option is to cut fresh lemon in half and rub the cut side over your stained skin.

Peterson says the best solution is using trusty lemons, along with a pantry staple: coarse salt.

Let it sit a few minutes before rinsing off and running through the dishwasher.