How to Remove Yellow Discharge Stains from Underwear

Almost all post-pubescent females occasionally secrete a mucousy discharge into their underwear. This can be very frustrating, as stained underwear must be thrown out, and buying new pairs frequently is expensive. As with any protein-based stains, yellow discharge stains should not be laundered without first being pretreated. Fortunately, it is simple to remove yellow discharge stains from underwear.

Things You'll Need

• Cold water
• Laundry detergent containing enzymes
• Basin or sink
• Scraping tool
• Table salt
• Warm water

Instructions

1. Scrape off any dried or crusted discharge from the fabric using a scraping tool.

2. Fill a basin with cold water and add a few drops of the detergent containing enzymes. Add 1 tsp. of salt for every pint of water in the basin.

3. Soak the underwear in the basin for about 20 minutes, occasionally agitating the garment with your hands.

4. Remove the garment from the cold water. Launder using warm water and your detergent containing enzymes.

5. Check the garment after it has been laundered to be sure that the stains have been removed before placing in the dryer.

Tips & Warnings

• If the above treatment does not work, try washing the underwear in bleach after first completing Step 3.

• Never use hot water on discharge stains or any other protein-based stain. The heat can cause the protein to cook and coagulate with the fibers in your clothes.

References

• Ohioline: Quick n Easy Stain Removal
• Quilt History: Stain Removal Guide for Textiles