How to Cook Beets

9. Beet Stains

Preparing beets can be a messy job. The red variety of beets can leave pinkish-red stains on anything they touch. Protect countertops by covering them in wax paper or plastic wrap before your preparations. Wear gloves if you have them to prevent your hands from getting stained. However, if they do, cut a lemon in half. Squeeze lemon juice onto your hands and rub the juice between them. Rinse off your hands. Repeat this process until the stain is gone. If that doesn’t work, try soaking your hands in a bowl of lemon juice for one to two minutes. Dry your hands, then add a half-dime-size of salt into your palms. Rub your hands together again, spreading the salt across the stained areas. Rinse with warm water.