Here’s how to remove armpit and sweat stains for good.
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Why Does Sweat Leave Stains?
Sweat contains high concentrations of salt and other minerals from our bodies.
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Let sit for up to 30 minutes.
Tip
Use a similar process to hand-wash sweat-stainedbaseball capsand other washable hats to keep their shape.
During washing, scrub the stained area with an old toothbrush.
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Rinse well and let the hat air dry.
Rinse
Rinse out the solution thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water until the paste is gone.
Let it sit for 5 minutes or as directed.
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Do not use hot water or toss in the dryer until the stain has been completely removed.
If the stain remains, repeat the treatment as before.
Prevent sweat stains by using less deodorant so the built-up layers do not soak into the fabric.
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Lemon Juice
Lemon juiceis another natural way to get rid of sweat and armpit stains.
Dish Soap
Dawn dish soapcan be used instead of an enzyme-based laundry detergent for stain removal.
Presoak clothes with perspiration odors overnight in baking soda and water.
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Add the smelly clothes, soak overnight, and then wash as usual.
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