Comments on How to Remove Perspiration Stains from Clothing

I tried using dishwashing liquid (Dawn). It works! I soaked the shirt in water and then used an electric toothbrush with some Dawn and all gone!

I tried using dishwashing liquid (Dawn). It works! I soaked the shirt in water and then used an electric toothbrush with some Dawn and all gone!

First, do it in a well ventilated area. I go outside and do a batch of shirts at a time. Mix Oxy clean power directly with straight ammonia until you have a paste. Rub it into the pit (wearing gloves) and rub the fabric together. About 30 seconds on each pit is good enough. When all done, toss them into the wash; no need to wait or let them soak. It comes out like brand new. I have had shirts survive this treatment about 8-12 times a year and last 3-5 years with no problem. Far less costly than buying new white shirts every 6-8 weeks !

First, do it in a well ventilated area. I go outside and do a batch of shirts at a time. Mix Oxy clean power directly with straight ammonia until you have a paste. Rub it into the pit (wearing gloves) and rub the fabric together. About 30 seconds on each pit is good enough. When all done, toss them into the wash; no need to wait or let them soak. It comes out like brand new. I have had shirts survive this treatment about 8-12 times a year and last 3-5 years with no problem. Far less costly than buying new white shirts every 6-8 weeks !

I use Certain Dri and it is a wonderful product. I highly suggest it if you are going out on the town and might be wearing a shirt that will show sweat. I sweat a lot, and this product works. I do use deodorant with it also. It does not keep odor away. Also, do not shave your armpits and then apply this product, it will burn beyond belief (personal experience). Also, don't put it on right before you go out. It has to soak into your armpits for awhile. Read the instructions.

I use Certain Dri and it is a wonderful product. I highly suggest it if you are going out on the town and might be wearing a shirt that will show sweat. I sweat a lot, and this product works. I do use deodorant with it also. It does not keep odor away. Also, do not shave your armpits and then apply this product, it will burn beyond belief (personal experience). Also, don't put it on right before you go out. It has to soak into your armpits for awhile. Read the instructions.

I tried a trick that seemed to work on colored shirts. Mix dry/powdery detergent with a little bit of water to make a paste. Rub the paste into the pit stain and let it sit overnight. Wash in the morning.

I tried a trick that seemed to work on colored shirts. Mix dry/powdery detergent with a little bit of water to make a paste. Rub the paste into the pit stain and let it sit overnight. Wash in the morning.

I only recommend this for white, 100% cotton shirts. 1. Soak the shirt(s) for 30 minutes in a 2:1 solution of hot water and ammonia (more hot water than ammonia) in a sealed 1-gallon Ziploc freezer bag. Make sure to wear rubber gloves and only work in a well-ventilated area. 2. Rinse very well before moving on - any ammonia left over from step 1 will react with vinegar to produce a deadly gas. It's better to be safe than sorry. 3. Soak for 30 minutes in a 1:1 solution of vinegar and hot water (equal amounts of vinegar and water) in a new Ziploc bag. Vinegar on its own isn't toxic, like ammonia, but it smells funky, so I like to seal it up. 4. Throw the item(s) into the next load of laundry and voil? - your pit stain is gone!

I only recommend this for white, 100% cotton shirts. 1. Soak the shirt(s) for 30 minutes in a 2:1 solution of hot water and ammonia (more hot water than ammonia) in a sealed 1-gallon Ziploc freezer bag. Make sure to wear rubber gloves and only work in a well-ventilated area. 2. Rinse very well before moving on - any ammonia left over from step 1 will react with vinegar to produce a deadly gas. It's better to be safe than sorry. 3. Soak for 30 minutes in a 1:1 solution of vinegar and hot water (equal amounts of vinegar and water) in a new Ziploc bag. Vinegar on its own isn't toxic, like ammonia, but it smells funky, so I like to seal it up. 4. Throw the item(s) into the next load of laundry and voil? - your pit stain is gone!

If you have all white cotton clothing, I've found that boiling it on the stove for about 10 to 20 minutes, and then adding detergent and letting it soak in the hot water for a further 20 to 30 minutes got rid of some really stubborn stains.

I use a product called Certain Dri, it's a non-prescription roll-on deodorant that is used once every other night or so that really stops the underarm sweating. I've ruined a lot of white clothes in the past and couldn't get the stains out, so this product has really helped. You can take a shower as usual in the morning and it won't wash off. It's been a real life saver and I don't have that cold and clammy feeling anymore or the embarrassment of wet clothing, and my shirts are safe.

Out of curiousity I tried this, and it worked. If you have these yellow pit stains on a white shirt, try putting white whitening toothpaste on the stain and letting it sit for a day or so. Wash and dry it as normal. I put a little more toothpaste on one side than the other, and I could tell a distinct difference, so you may want to be generous. Hope it works for you!

I use a product called Certain Dri, it's a non-prescription roll-on deodorant that is used once every other night or so that really stops the underarm sweating. I've ruined a lot of white clothes in the past and couldn't get the stains out, so this product has really helped. You can take a shower as usual in the morning and it won't wash off. It's been a real life saver and I don't have that cold and clammy feeling anymore or the embarrassment of wet clothing, and my shirts are safe.