How to remove Armpit Stains from white shirts

Summer is the hardest season of them all and it is even harder on the white shirts that you wear to work because of the armpit stains that the sweat leaves behind. These stains turn perfectly white shirts yellow and are hideous to look at. In addition to that, they also give a very bad impression.

Along with a number of other ingredients, the human body expels urea from the body in the form of sweat. This is basically why the armpit sweat stains turn yellow. This even causes discoloration in colored clothes. In order to avoid armpit sweat stains completely, people use a number of things like anti-sweat deodorants which are effective for a certain amount of time.

If the summer is extreme even these sprays and roll-ons don’t work. This is why it is important for you to know ways by which you can remove armpit stains from your white shirts. We have come up with simple yet effective methods for you so that your white shirts make you proud by looking brand new.

Method 1 (Baking Soda Method)

This method is easy and effective. The baking soda has proven to be very effective for its cleaning property and therefore will remove the stains permanently. The items required are readily available and use of baking soda is cost efficient rather than getting your clothes dry cleaned every time you get an armpit stain.

Things that you will require:

·      Baking soda

·      Water

·      Empty bowl

·      Spoon

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Take the empty bowl and add baking soda. Start by adding a few drops of water. Stir with spoon till it makes a thick paste. Make sure that you have enough paste to cover the armpit stains on the white shirts.

2.   With the spoon apply the paste to the armpit stains. Make sure it is a thin even layer. Leave the paste on for about 3-4 hours.

3.   Rinse the stains with water and put the shirts in laundry. Wash as you usually do and then let them air dry.

Method 2 (White Vinegar Method)

White vinegar is best known for its bleaching property, which is very handy for the removal of armpit stains from white shirts. White vinegar as well as all other items required for this method is easily available.

Things that you will require:

·      White vinegar

·      Tooth brush

·      Empty bowl

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Take the empty bowl and fill it with vinegar.

2.   Soak the stained parts into the vinegar and use the tooth brush to work the vinegar into the stains. Let them stay soaked for about 2-3 hours.

3.   Now hang the shirts in the sun and let them dry. The sun will increase the bleaching power of vinegar.

4.   After the vinegar on the stains has dried, put the shirts in the laundry and wash the usual way. Don’t forget to air dry them rather than putting in dryer.

Method 3 (Aspirin Solution)

Aspirin isn’t just a solution for headaches, but is also quite effective when it comes to combating the yellow armpit stains left behind the sweat on a summer day. The items required for this method are easy to find and by following the simple steps you can remove the armpit stains in no time.

Things that you will require:

·      Three aspirin pills

·      Tooth brush

·      Big knife

·      Empty bowl

·      Water

·      Spoon

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Place each aspirin pill on a flat surface and using the back of the big knife, crush the pills into powder.

2.   Now in the empty bowl add half cup of water and the aspirin pill powder. Stir the bowl so that the water and the powder mix.

3.   With the help of the spoon sprinkle the solution onto the armpit stains on the white shirt. Make use of the tooth brush by rubbing the solution into the stains. Let the stains stay soaked in the aspirin solution for about 3 hours.

4.   Now wash the shirts as you do. Make sure to check that the stains have been completely removed before tossing the shirts into the dryer.