How to Remove Perspiration Stains From Polyester
Polyester is a long-wearing fabric and normally low-maintenance, but it is susceptible to certain stains such as grease and perspiration. While perspiration stains are difficult to remove from polyester clothing, it is not impossible. When you clean perspiration stains from polyester clothing, do not forget to clean the most common areas these stains develop. Underarm areas and collars are the likeliest locations for sweat stains in shirts, for example, but any part of the garment that contacts the body directly can develop perspiration stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup salt
- Heavy-duty laundry detergent
- Liquid dish washing soap
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Add 1 cup salt to 1 gallon warm water.
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Soak your polyester clothing in the warm salt water for at least 1 hour.
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Wash the garment with heavy-duty laundry detergent. Do not place the clothing in the dryer after the wash cycle because heat from the dryer causes some stains to set permanently.
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Examine the clothing to see if the stains are removed. If they are still present, add 4 parts liquid dish washing soap to 1 part water in a spray bottle.
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Spray the dish soap and water solution directly onto the perspiration stains. Let the garment set up to 30 minutes so the solution can work on the stain.
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Wash the garment again with heavy-duty laundry detergent and hang the clothing to dry after the wash cycle finishes. Do not put the garment in the dryer until you are certain the stains are gone. If any perspiration stains remain, repeat the soaking and laundering process.
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Tips & Warnings
To help reduce your perspiration stains in the underarms of your clothing, let your deodorant dry before dressing.
Try to remove perspiration stains as quickly as possible to help make cleaning the stain easier.
