Ways to get rid of sweat stains on clothes

Use dishwashing liquid and hydrogen peroxide

You can mix a quantity of dishwashing liquid with a double amount of hydrogen peroxide in a homogeneous manner, apply the mixture to the sweat stain , then leave it for about an hour before rinsing the stain, and if the stain is severe, you can add baking soda to the mixture and rub the stain until it is gone. ^[1]

Use water and vinegar

Use cold water and distilled white vinegar to remove sweat stains from black clothes by filling the washing machine or any large bucket with cold water, then adding a cup of distilled white vinegar, and soaking the piece of clothes for at least half an hour before washing it as usual, and if the stain is intractable, it is recommended to mix quantities Evenly distilled white vinegar and cold water, and use an old toothbrush to clean the stain and scrub it before soaking it. ^[2]

Other ways to get rid of sweat stains

There are many different ways to get rid of sweat stains on clothes, including: ^[3]

• Ammonia: Use by applying ammonia directly to the stain, rubbing it gently and then washing it off.
• Baking soda paste: It is used by mixing an amount of baking soda with an appropriate amount of water to get a paste, then apply it to the stain and rub it with a toothbrush, leave it for a few hours to dry, and then wash it.
• Aspirin: It is used by dissolving two to three aspirin tablets in half a cup of water, then applying the mixture to the stain and soaking it for several hours before washing it off.

Ways to combat the appearance of sweat stains on clothes

You can combat the appearance of sweat stains on clothes by following the following tips: ^[4]

• Use a solid deodorant, and apply a thin amount of it to the skin before dressing.
• Dry the body completely from deodorant before wearing clothes to avoid sticking to it.
• Wash clothes after each use to prevent the accumulation of sweat and chemicals by soaking them in detergent, then washing the clothes in the washing machine in the hottest water appropriate for each piece.
• Using baby powder by spraying a small amount of it under the armpits of the piece of clothing and on the collar, then ironing the piece where the powder is sprayed, as the powder forms a barrier that prevents sweat from leaking into the threads of pieces of clothing and the emergence of stains, and if the clothes are washed, the powder is used again. ^[5]

References

1. ↑ Melanie Pinola (4-17-2012), “Get Rid of Underarm Stains with Dishwashing Detergent and Hydrogen Peroxide (Plus, Other DIY Cleaning Solutions)” , www.lifehacker.com , Retrieved 15-1-2018. Edited.
2. ↑ MARY MARLOWE LEVERETTE (14-9-2017), “How to Remove Underarm Stains and Odor from Clothes” , www.thespruce.com , Retrieved 1-15-2018. Edited.
3. ↑ JULIA LAYTON, "How to Remove Perspiration Stains" , www.home.howstuffworks.com , Retrieved 2-14-2018. Edited.
4. ↑ ERICA ROTH (18-7-2017), "How to Prevent Armpit Stains on White Shirts" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 1-15-2018. Edited.
5. ↑ Melanie Pinola (22-1-2014), "Stop Sweat Stains from Ruining Your Shirts with a Little Baby Powder" , www.lifehacker.com , Retrieved 15-1-2018. Edited.