Underarm & Deodorant Stains: Removal Tips

Armpit Stains Begone With These Stain Removal Tips

Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stains:

• Sponge stains with ammonia then rinse. If you’re cleaning clothing that contains wool or silk, first dilute the ammonia with water (50/50 ratio).

Yellow Underarm Stains:

• Treat stains by gently rubbing a bar of laundry soap into the stain area. Spritz the spot with water first, then rub bar of soap into spot.
• Another method of yellow stain removal is to spray the stain with rubbing alcohol and allow to sit for a few hours before laundering.
• If the yellow stain is dried, make a paste of laundry detergent and apply to stain area and leave overnight before laundering.
• Yellow Stain Remover Recipe: Spray stain with household vinegar to saturate the stain then rub in a bit of Borax. Place clothing item in a plastic bag and leave overnight. Launder the next day.
• Perspiration Stains: Mix a solution of water and vinegar (60/40) then sponge onto stain areas. Launder as usual.
• Mix a solution of 1 quart warm water with 4 TBS table salt, soak garment. Wash as usual. Last two tips are from Laundry Stain Treatments: Tip Sheet.

Underarm Stain Removal: (For both deodorant & yellowing)

• Stretch the shirt over a bowl, keep the stain exposed in the middle of the bowl. Pour white household vinegar through the stain three times, then launder as usual. You could also try sponging hot vinegar onto the stain and letting it sit for a few hours before laundering.

White Shirts:

• Pour hydrogen peroxide over the stain and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before laundering. Hydrogen peroxide can “bleach” colored fabrics, so use this remedy on whites only.

Tips:

• To prevent deodorant stains, apply baking soda to your underarms after applying deodorant. For less hassle, get into the habit of applying deodorant 5 minutes before putting on your shirt.
• For best results, treat stains as soon as possible…the longer the stain is allowed to set, the harder it is to remove it.

Note: As always, treat a test area first with method of stain removal then watch that no permanent damage is done to garment.

For general stain removal tips, see Laundry Stain Treatments: Methods & Guidelines.

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