EffectiveDeodorant & Sweat Stain Removal for a Variety of Clothing
A deodorant stain, like blood or mouthwash, can be difficult to remove. They’re certainly not the only tough stains out there—sweat can also pose stain-removal problems. Whether you’re trying to banish yellow stains from a dress shirt or freshen up your favorite athletic gear, the good news is Tide can tackle the toughest laundry challenges, including sweat or deodorant stains. With a few of our tips and tricks, removing even the most stubborn stains from your favorite garments is a cinch.
How to get deodorant stains out of black clothes
Using Tide Ultra OXI Powder Laundry Detergent combine 1/4 scoop of powder and a 3/4 scoop of warm water and mix into a paste. Apply the paste onto the stain using a soft bristled toothbrush, working the paste into the fibers of the fabric. After applying, allow it to sit for five minutes.
Following pretreatment, you can wash the black clothing as usual per the instructions on its care label. Use the cap to ensure you use the right amount of detergent and pour it into the detergent dispenser if you have an HE machine or directly into the drum before loading the clothes if you have a non-HE machine.
Without rinsing off the pretreatment detergent, place the garment into the washer with other items. Leaving the detergent on the stain will give your wash that extra boost of cleaning power. Wash on the usual cycle using the hottest wash temperature permitted by your garment’s care instructions.
When the cycle is complete, unload the black clothing and check to ensure the deodorant or sweat stain has been removed. If stains persist, repeat the previous steps before tossing into the dryer as drying will set the stain, making it more difficult to remove.
How to remove yellow sweat stains from white clothes
Although there are a few methods to pretreat sweat stains on white clothes, baking soda mixtures are popular and effective as they work to lift sweat stains from most white fabrics. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quarter cup of warm water, rubbing the mixture into the stain with your fingers, then allow it to sit for few hours before washing. You can also mix, in a one-to-one-to-one ratio, hydrogen peroxide, water, and baking soda, then soak garment in this mixture for an hour before washing. As always, you should consult the white garment’s care label before pretreatment.
Following pretreatment, wash your white clothes as you normally would per care instructions on the label. Measure the correct amount of detergent with your Tide cap, pour into the detergent dispenser if you have an HE machine or directly into the drum for non-HE machines before loading your white clothes.
Without rinsing off the pretreatment detergent, place the stained whites into the washer with other items. Leaving the detergent on the stain will give your wash that extra boost of cleaning power. Wash on the recommended cycle, using the hottest water temperature permitted by your garment’s care instructions.
When the cycle is complete, unload the clothing to check that sweat stains have been removed. If stains persist, repeat the previous steps before tossing into the dryer as drying will set the stain, making it more difficult to remove.
How to get deodorant stains out of clothes without washing
One of the best ways to remove deodorant stains from clothes without washing is to make a baking soda paste in a three-to-one ratio with water. You can also add a dash of Tide Ultra OXI Powder Laundry Detergent or hydrogen peroxide to the solution to give it an extra boost. As always, you should consult the care label on your garment to ensure the treatment won’t damage or discolor fibers. For delicate, antique, or precious garments, professional dry cleaning may be required.
Scrub the baking soda paste into the stain using a soft-bristled toothbrush, then allow it to sit for an hour. Rinse with cold water and allow the garment to air dry. If the stain persists, repeat the process until you’re satisfied or take to a professional cleaner.
How to get deodorant stains out of polyester
Brush off any excess deodorant from the polyester garment before rinsing under cold running water. The higher the water pressure, the easier it will be to remove. As always, consult the garment’s care label before any treatment to make sure it’s safe. Turn the garment inside out and using Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid, apply detergent directly on the stained area, gently rubbing into the fabric. Follow by soaking the garment in water for about 30 minutes.
Following pretreatment, you can wash the polyester as you normally would, following the care instructions on its label. Use the cap to ensure you use the right amount of detergent and pour it into the detergent dispenser if you have an HE machine or directly into the drum before loading the clothes if you have a non-HE machine.
Without rinsing, place the polyester garment into the washer with other items. Leaving the detergent on the stain will give your wash that extra boost of cleaning power. Wash on the usual cycle, using the hottest wash temperature permitted by your garment’s care instructions.
When the cycle is complete, unload the polyester clothing and check to ensure the deodorant or sweat stain has been removed. If stains persist, repeat the previous steps before tossing into the dryer as drying will set the stain, making it more difficult to remove.
How to get deodorant out of bras
Whether you apply deodorant before or after you put on your bra, every once in a while, you’re bound to wind up with deodorant stains on them. Since most bras are made from delicate fabric, handwashing is typically preferred, but you should always consult your bra’s care label before washing. Brush off any excess deodorant from the bra before taking a damp white cloth or napkin to gently wipe as much of the stain away as possible. For delicate materials, be sure to spot test your approach to ensure the fabric isn’t damaged or discolored.
Fill a bucket or basin with cold water, adding Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid and a bit of 3% hydrogen peroxide, mixing together thoroughly. Add your sweat-stained bra to the bucket, submerging completely. Gently swirl the bra in the mixture, making sure the bra is thoroughly saturated. Once agitated, leave the bra soaking in the solution for at least an hour.
Remove the bra from the mixture and rinse under cool water. Do not wring the bra—gently press the water out of it. You can try rolling the bra up gently in a towel to wick away moisture. If the stains persist, repeat the process from step 2 onward until you’re satisfied.Since the sun is a great bleaching agent, it’s recommended you hang your bra to dry in the sun as a dryer could damage delicate fabric or elastic and underwire.
