How to Remove Stains From Clothes in the Underarm Area

Eliminate underarm stains with these easy household tricks.

Sweat and deodorants/antiperspirants are the primary causes of yellowing under in the underarm regions of clothing. Though these unsightly stains can be tough to eliminate, soaking or rubbing the yellowed area with a suggested solution can help restore the natural color of the fabric. Both natural and chemical solutions exist to get rid of stains without harming the garments.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid clothing detergent
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Undiluted liquid oxygen bleach
• Vinegar
• Water
• Wash basin

Instructions

1. 

   Begin my rubbing the affected area with a squirt of liquid clothing detergent.

   Rub the stained area with a liquid clothing detergent and launder as usual. Opt for a detergent designed for eliminating protein-based stains.

2. Soak stains on white shirts in a mixture of half hydrogen peroxide and half water for half an hour. Rinse in cool water.

3. Follow in the footsteps of Martha Stewart and douse underarm yellowing on white garments with a cap-full of undiluted liquid oxygen bleach, followed by a regular laundering.

4. Mix 1 tbsp. of vinegar with 1/2 cup of water and apply to sweat stains on colored clothing. Allow to soak for 20 to 30 minutes, then launder in cold water.

References

• Housecleaningtips: Five Tips on How to Remove Sweat Stains Successfully
• Philly: Martha Stewart: No need to get agitated doing laundry
• MrsClean: Removing Perspiration & Sweat Stains: Stain Removal Option #4