How to Remove Perspiration Stains From Your Clothing

Perspiration stains in the underarms of your clothing can be embarrassing. Permanent sweat stains don't have to ruin your favorite shirt. Follow these simple steps to get your clothes looking like new again.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baking soda
• Hydrogen peroxide
• white vinegar

1. Make a paste. Pastes can be made using one part baking soda and one part hydrogen peroxide. An alternative paste calls for only baking soda mixed with water. Yet another solution can be using granulated dishwasher detergent and just enough water to make the mix wet.

2. Using a tooth brush or soft cleaning brush, scrub the perspiration stain. You want to be especially careful with lighter fabrics, such as thin cotton. If scrubbing is too harsh for your fabric, gently rub the paste into the stain.

3. Let the shirt sit for 30 minutes, then launder in regular laundry detergent and one cup of white vinegar. The vinegar not only helps to remove the remaining remnants of the stain, but it also removes the foul perspiration odor.

[motherNN]

on 10/26/2009 I'll have to try these great tips on laundry day!5*

[mattsaboy]

on 9/20/2009 Great article and well written. 5 stars and a recommendation.

[mattsaboy]

on 9/20/2009 Great article and well written. 5 stars and a recommendation.