"It used to be curry sauce, egg yolk and red wine that ruined Britain's clothes but in a sign of the times laundry detergents are being reformulated to tackle stains left by matcha lattes, Aperol spritz and bubble tea. In a month when year-end gongs are dished out, from BBC Sports Personality to Pantone's Colour of 2026 (a white called cloud dancer), matcha has received the dubious accolade stain of the year."
"The first thing you notice about stains like matcha and Aperol is they're very highly coloured. These bright colour pigments [there's a chlorophyll in matcha] penetrate the fibres, making the drinks difficult to remove, she said. Washing powder adverts used to be preoccupied with wholesome outdoor stains such as mud and grass stains and Macnab said these stains had not gone away, but added: As we see new pigments and residues emerge, we test new formulas and adapt our products."
Laundry detergents are being reformulated to tackle stains from matcha lattes, Aperol spritz and bubble tea that have become more common. Matcha topped a stains index and was named stain of the year after polling identified emerging stains tied to contemporary lifestyles. Young people, especially Generation Z, report more frequent staining, linked to social-media-friendly food and drinks. Bright pigments such as chlorophyll in matcha penetrate fibres and make removal difficult. Detergent makers test and adapt formulas in response to new pigments and residues while traditional stains like mud, grass and blood remain prevalent. The index compiled results from a 2,000-adult UK poll combining traditional and modern stains to prioritise concerns.
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