Step 2: Make a paste of 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon e ach of table salt and hydrogen peroxide. Use an old toothbrush to rub this into both sides of the stain. Wait 30 minutes then launder the garment at the warmest temperature allowed on the fabric label. Yellow sweat stains result from aluminum in antiperspirants reacting with the protein in your sweat.
So, the easiest way to prevent pit stains is by switching to a product that only contains deodorants, not antiperspirants. Many people find the feel of damp armpits unpleasant, though. So, if you want to continue using your favorite antiperspirant, use one or more of these methods to prevent pit stains on your shirts.
In cooler weather, that means wearing an undershirt but you may want to opt for a tank top or camisole in warmer temperatures. You can find them at many clothing retailers or online. The warmer your armpit area, the more it will sweat — and that leads to more sweat stains. So, make a point to pre-treat sweat stains when they happen.
The easiest way to pre-treat laundry stains is by keeping a stain remover stick or a spray bottle filled with equal parts water and white vinegar near your hamper. Use the pre-treatment on stains then toss the garment into the hamper. Comments are moderated. It may take up to 72 hours for moderated comments to appear. I welcome and encourage questions and discussion. However, I will not approve comments that are off-topic, repetitive, or contain hateful or threatening language, advertising or spam.
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Alternatively, run the shirt under some cold water. Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Let the stained fabric soak in the mixture for about 30 minutes. If the stain is still there, flush with hydrogen peroxide. Blot hydrogen peroxide onto the stain generously and let it sit for 30 minutes. Launder with hot water. Use your usual laundry detergent. Vinegar, lemon juice and bi-carb soda are pantry essentials that could help combat sweat stains.
Keep shirts smelling fresh by spraying the underarms with a mixture of vinegar and water after wear. Too much liquid washing detergent may be the cause of lingering body odour in fabrics. Excessive liquid detergent leaves behind a sticky residue that is excellent at trapping odours caused by sweat. To remove this residue - and set the odours free - wash the offending items in the hottest water they can stand, adding only white vinegar no detergent to the load.
These stain removal techniques can also be applied to stubborn spots and discolouration on your bedding. Once the pre-soaking and stain lifting is done, you'll want to freshen up your clothing using a biodegradable, plant-based laundry liquid. Koala Eco's Natural Laundry Wash features a mix of lemon-scented eucalyptus and rosemary which will make your clothes smell clean and fresh in no time. If you're wondering why your clothing is still stained after they've been washed in regular laundry detergent, try upping the anti with a colour-safe oxygenated bleach product like Napisan Vanish.
The active ingredient in Napisan is Sodium Percarbonate which is gentle on clothing and, because it breaks down into water, oxygen and natural soda ash, is also gentle on the environment. Ethique laundry bar and stain stick 'Flash! Sometimes you just can't beat a bar of soap to remove stains and odours from clothing. Ethique's stain removing laundry bar contains sodium bicarbonate and a mix of essential oils that will banish stains and odours for good.
It also contains citric acid, which is known for its ability to dissolve mineral deposits like the salt and aluminium combo that causes yellow stains in the first place!
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