How To Remove Sweat and Deodorant Stains from T-Shirts

Nothing can ruin a perfect t-shirt more than embarrassing sweat or deodorant pit stains incurred from wearing it too many times.  Although we might all wish we could just buy a new t-shirt, it’s hard to let go of a really comfortable or hilarious one that makes you feel like a real hot shot.  Here are seven different options to remove yellowed sweat and deodorant stains from your clothes without too much effort.

Option 1: Raise

Raise is a special solution specifically used for armpit/sweat stain removal.

1. Spray onto affected area and rub together

2. Let shirt sit for 15-20 mins

4. Launder accordingly

Option 2: Ammonia

1. Use a half-strength solution of ammonia and water to dab over stained areas of your clothes.

2.  Allow to sit for several minutes then wash as normal.

Option 3: Meat Tenderizer

1. Mix an equal amount of meat tenderizer and water into a smooth paste.

2. Rub the paste into the stained areas of the t-shirt.

3.  Allow the paste 24 hours to “tenderize” your shirt

4. Rinse with cold water and wash as normal.

Option 4: Aspirin

1. Crush 2 Aspirins into a half cup of warm water.

2. Use the solution to soak stained areas.

3. Let sit for several hours before washing.

Option 5: Baking Soda (for especially rough stains)

1. 4 tablespoons of baking soda into 1/4 cup of warm water and mix to make a strong paste

2. Rub the paste into the stained area.

3.  Let the paste sit and harden for about two hours before washing clean.

Option 6: Lemons

1. Mix equal parts lemon and warm water.

2. Use mixture to scrub out stains, wash as normal.

Option 7: Salt

1. Easy for smaller stains, use 1 tablespoon of salt with 1 cup warm water

2.  Use a small sponge to rub solution into the garment until stain fades

3. Wash as normal

Option 8: Vinegar

1. Pour vinegar directly onto the stain.

2. Rub into the fabric directly before placing in the wash.