Does anyone know how to remove perspiration stains on white t-shirts and blouses?

Question

Bleach doesn't work. I am losing a large number of garments because in a short time they get yellow under the arms. I use shields for garments with sleeves, but can find no solution for removing the stains from sleeveless tops. I do use anti-perspirent which helps a limited amount but not always. Thanks for any help you can suggest.

Answer 1

Try soaking the shirt in the sink, in a mixture of nearly scalding hot water and 1 cup of white vinegar. Either use gloves or a spoon, and swish it around then leave it to soak for about an hour, and put it in the laundry like usual. Or, try putting the vinegar right in the washing machine. It'll remove the stains, and deodorize the clothes. I've also heard that if you make a paste of baking soda and water, spread it on the stain, leave it for ~1 hour, and then wash it, that the stain'll come out.

Answer 2

It is the antiperspirant that is causing the yellowing. What you need to do is take the garment and soak it in vinegar or oxyclean. Make sure you soak it at least overnight. Then you hang out the garments in the sun making sure the yellow spots are getting the full sunlight. You may or may not have to repeat this depending on how set the stain is in. Once you dry these garments in the dryer, they tend to be stubborn stains. If you have anything that has been stained never dry it in the dryer. Take it out and air dry it. That way, if the stain didn't come out, you can pretreat it and rewash it. This may sound nuts, but putting a bit of clear tape on the sleeveless shirts where the yellowing is may protect it. How many people look under your arm anyway?

Answer 3

Trust me on this one. Sauve Naturals shampoo works great!! I like the Freesia because it smells so nice, but the Aloe is good, too (not to mention the price is only $0.98 a bottle). Use it as a pretreat directly on the stain and rub in well. I then throw it into a container (about the size of a diaper pail ) of hot water with a scoop of OxyClean for about 2 hours prior to washing. On t-shirts that have very old stains, it will take a couple of treatments and washings before the stain is gone. I also use on my white and beige panties. PS--I've tried some of the other inexpensive shampoos (i.e. WhiteRain) but have not had the success I have had with Sauve. These instructions are for whites; for colors, I pretreat w/Sauve prior to washing, but I do not soak in OxyClean. As always, when in doubt, try it first on an inconspicuous spot on your garment to test for colorfastness.

Answer 4

if the suave thing doesn't work sounds interesting try easy off oven cleaner works like a charm but the fumes are strong and might ruin some of the stuff. But hey if you cant wear it anyway cause of the stain its worth the risk it works!! Wear rubber gloves when using very strong chemical burns skin on contact be careful

Answer 5

Grind up some aspirin, add a small amount of water. You want it to be slightly more runny then a paste. Rub it into the stains, let it set about twenty minutes and wash as usual.

Answer 6

There is a product by the Rit company that whitens and brightens whites. Depends on the fabric, there is one for synthetics and one for cotton.

It works - just follow the instructions. Work on antique linens well. Not something you should use all the time though.

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Answer 8

..you need to use anti- persistent 24 hour protection (speed stick original )is great for men (secret )for women never have that problem .try using a q-tip with javex and dab it on the stain and wash right away ,only on whites

Answer 9

here is a website that has alot of tips
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/sweat-perspiration-deodorant.html

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