Can someone explain how ones sweat can bleach clothing?

Question

I have ruined to many shirts because my sweat has bleached them. I cannot explain how this is possible. If you have heard of this condition or can explain how it happens I qould be forever gratefull.

The stains only seem to appear from the sweat that I wipe from my head face and neck. The bleaching does not occur anywhere else. I do not any benzoil peroxide containing remedies. Thanks to all who have answered and in advance to all that will.

Answer 1

perspiration is an alkali which changes the pH level of the water in sweat. thus it becomes a base. depending on the level of pH of the sweat it basically turns into a low level leach just by the nature of the chemical composition. wash your shirts often and as soon as your done wearing them. if you let a low level alkali on clothes it eventually reacts with the dyes in clothing.

Answer 2

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Can someone explain how ones sweat can bleach clothing?
I have ruined to many shirts because my sweat has bleached them. I cannot explain how this is possible. If you have heard of this condition or can explain how it happens I qould be forever gratefull.

Answer 3

I have never heard of sweat bleaching your clothes, although sweat can stain clothes yellow under the arms. Soaking in vinegar can sometimes remove these stains.

Answer 4

I had an item of clothing that couldn't be washed and had an odour on it, sweat and cigarette smoke, the way I got rid of it was simply hanging it out on the line outside on a good blowy day, I left it out for a couple of days, just bringing it in at night. It worked for me so maybe worth a try.

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Answer 6

I have never heard of sweat bleaching clothing. I know of no body chemical that can do this. Perhaps you should see a dermatologist.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Woe! That's really weird. Maybe it's because sweat is somewhat acidic. That would make sense since it burns so much when it gets in your eyes.

Answer 9

http://www.creativehomemaking.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=34

You should read this forum, there are some people who have the same problem, but it was actually due to the clothing being poorly made. And when water/sweat was added to it they turned different colors.... maybe its not you?

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