Try one of these five simple solutions for removing sweat stains from clothes and get rid of them for good:
- White vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide. Scrub the following paste formula into the stain in question and let it soak for at least 45 minutes. Combine one cup of white vinegar with ½ cup baking soda, one tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, and one tablespoon salt. Then wash your shirt as normal.
- Crushed aspirin. Follow the steps above, but this time make a paste out of two dissolved white, uncoated aspirin tablets and allow your garment to soak for a few hours.
- Dish soap and hydrogen peroxide. Scrub one part dish soap with one part hydrogen peroxide into your stain. Allow to soak for a few hours, then wash.
- Salt and hot water: Make a solution of four tablespoons of salt in one liter of hot water. Let sit for a few hours, then wash.
- Lemon juice and warm water. Mix equal parts warm water with lemon juice. Scrub into the stain and let soak overnight. Wash as usual the next day.
Are Sweat Stains Permanent?
Sweat stains are not permanent but removing sweat stains can be particularly difficult. Some fabrics, like cotton and linen, are more prone to stains than others, such as synthetic fibers. If you don’t catch the stain early, it can be difficult to remove it completely.
Why Does Sweat Stain?
You might wonder why sweat stains clothes—specifically, why stains normally appear on armpits and hats. The apocrine sweat glands in your scalp, underarms, and other hairy parts produce a thick type of sweat notorious for staining since it’s full of fats and proteins. When it mixes with certain compounds like bacteria or aluminum chloride, the molecules react and alter the fibers, which is what causes sweat stains.
Stay Clean and Tidy With Taskers
The next time you’re dealing with a pesky sweat stain, remember that now you know how to clean sweat stains using solutions like the ones in this article before giving up on your clothes altogether. And if you don’t want to deal with removing sweat stains yourself, hiring a Tasker to help with your laundry couldn’t be easier.
