How can you get rid off armpit stains on shirts?
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Perspiration - Perspiration, if allowed to stay in fabric, will eventually stain and weaken the fabric. Aluminum chlorides in antiperspirants will also weaken the fabric under the arms. Controlled use of antiperspirants and frequent washings immediately after wear can minimize this type of damage. Wearing an undershirt or perspiration pads, can also keep stains off your shirts or blouses. Also, consider experimenting with different anti-perspirants/deodorants.
These types of stains can be difficult to remove. And, the build-up of aluminum chloride or zinc salts may be impossible to remove. Old stains are more difficult to treat because they have been set, particularly from being heated in the dryer. Always read and follow the care instructions and any warnings on the garment label.
Rub light stains with a liquid detergent and then launder.
Pretreat heavy stains with a prewash stain remover. Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Launder using an all-fabric bleach.
If fabric has discolored, you might try treating fresh stains with ammonia and old stains with WHITE vinegar.
Here are the top ten rules for fabric stain removel:
1. Treat stains promptly. Fresh stains are easier to remove than old ones. If the stain is on a nonwashable fabric, take it to the dry cleaner as soon as possible, and describe the nature of the stain and the fiber content of the garment.
2. Read and carefully follow package directions when using any stain removal product.
3. Always test stain removers on an inside seam or other hidden part of garment for color fastness. To test, apply product and let stand 2-5 minutes, then rinse. If color changes, do not use product on garment.
4. When using a bleach, do not try to bleach just one area of garment; bleach the entire garment to prevent uneven color removal.
5. When treating, place stained area face down on a clean paper towel or white cloth. Apply stain remover to the underside of the stain, forcing stain off the fabric surface instead of through it.
6. Never put chemical dry-cleaning solvents directly into washer.
7. Thoroughly rinse and air dry areas treated with dry-cleaning solvents before placing in washer, to avoid a fire.
8. Do not mix stain removal products together. Some mixtures, such as ammonia and chlorine bleach, can produce noxious fumes.
9. Always launder washable items after treating to remove residues of the stain and the stain remover.
10. Have patience; it takes a little extra time and effort to remove some stains.
Remember, some stains cannot be removed.
Other answers:
Try soaking in vinegar.
Try soaking in vinegar.
It's not hard to take care of your shirts. Wash them after you've worn them. Wear deodorant - maybe anti-perspirant works for you. If you perspire heavily, shower more than once a day, and change at noon or in the afternoon. Always wash the shirt as soon as you can after it's dirty - no sitting around for laundry day.
Use an enzyme type product made for that cleaning. Works great. Peroxide works on white, not colours though.
Make a paste with meat tenderizer and a little water.
Using an old toothbrush, scrub the stain.
(You may want to let the item set for a while ~ maybe over night.)
Launder as usual.
THIS METHOD WILL USUALLY REMOVE ANY ORGANIC STAIN!
Use Aspirin. Take 8-10 aspirin tablets and dissolve into 1 cup hot water. Stir and pour over the stain, or let the stain sit in the mixture.