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I Just Discovered the Best Trick for Removing Avocado Stains

I Just Discovered the Best Trick for Removing Avocado Stains

by | Aug 30, 2025 | Design Inspiration, Style

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I love avocado toast — I could eat it all day, every day, and still not get tired of it! I even make it a mission to try it everywhere I travel. What I didn’t know before becoming an avocado toast devotee is that avocado can leave behind some pretty stubborn stains when you get it on your clothes. Luckily I spoke with Ashley Kidder, founder of Mountains of Laundry, to learn how to get avocado out of clothes.

Why Does Avocado Stain Clothes So Easily?

Avocado’s high fat content is what makes it tricky to remove, according to Kidder; it leaves behind an oily stain. If you leave the spot to sit, oxidation sets in (the same reason an avocado browns when exposed to air), and the oils can seep even deeper into the fabric weave.

What You’ll Need to Get Avocado Stains Out of Clothes

How to Get Avocado Stains Out of Clothes

Below, Kidder shares how to get avocado stains out of clothes in just six steps.

Step 1: Scrape off the excess avocado.

Use the spoon (or any blunt edge) to gently lift off extra avocado. Work from the outside of the stain toward the center so you’re not spreading it around.

Step 2: Spot treat with detergent.

Spot treat the stain by applying about a tablespoon of detergent to it. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3: Gently scrub the stain with a toothbrush.

With the toothbrush, softly work out any remaining oil. Don’t scrub too hard — you want to lift the stain, not push it deeper into the fabric.

Step 4: Soak the garment in warm water.

Place the item in warm (not hot) water for about 30 minutes.

Step 5: Launder as usual.

Follow the care instructions on your garment’s label and launder as normal. If you still see residue after washing, repeat the cleaning and washing process before drying.

Heat can permanently set the stain, so when in doubt, let the garment air dry instead of using a dryer.

A 2025 Guide to Modern Interior Design

A 2025 Guide to Modern Interior Design

by | Aug 24, 2025 | Design Inspiration, Style

If it feels like “modern” is super broad when it comes to interior design, you won’t be surprised to learn that designers agree. Megan Pflug, founder and principal designer of Megan Pflug Designs, explains that the category can even be interpreted as two different things. 

“With a capital M, it refers to the mid-century movement, with clean lines, metal, glass, and wood,” explains Pflug, referencing a design aesthetic that, while pinpointed to the 1940s through 1970s, is still active today. But, she adds, “In the broader sense, ‘modern’ often just means contemporary.” 

That is the side of modern design that can evolve over time; at its core, it is often contemporary, clean, minimalist, and sometimes industrial-tinted. It was a rejection of the ornate, over-the-top, decorative styles that came before it. Modern interiors embrace a look that feels back-to-basics while also being incredibly intentional.

“Modern design is defined by clean lines, simple forms, and a minimalist style,” explains Jessica Nicastro, principal designer of Los Angeles-based Jessica Nicastro Design. “It focuses on functionality and avoids unnecessary details, while using neutral colors and natural materials to create a sleek, uncluttered look.”

Modern rooms are spaces where humans can feel at ease, undistracted by excess or maximalism. Miranda Cullen, owner and principal designer behind Denver-based design firm Inside Stories, adds: “Modern design strips away the unnecessary, letting function, space, and honest materials take center stage.”