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How to Remove Sweat Stains From Clothing

 
Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. February 3, 2017
How to Remove Sweat Stains From Clothing

Are you fed up with stains caused by sweat that stick to your shirts and sweaters? It can be incredibly difficult to remove sweat stains from some clothes, especially from white garments. Although there is no magic formula to make them disappear, here at oneHOWTO we'll give you the some top tips on how to remove sweat stains from clothing.

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Steps to follow:
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First of all, you can take some steps to prevent sweat stains on clothing, caused by excessive and profuse sweating for periods of high temperatures or intense physical exercise. The type of fabric will greatly influence how much you sweat; thicker, less breathable garments cause you to sweat more.

Here you can learn how to sweat less and how to stop sweat smelling bad to avoid having to deal with sweat stains as far as possible.

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It is very important to use the right deodorant, as some brands contain aluminium compounds which, when they come into contact with sweat, produce yellow marks on your clothes. Therefore, choose aluminium-free deodorant products: check the ingredients before buying.

Here you can find natural alternatives to deodorant and antiperspirant and how to remove deodorant stains with baking soda.

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If you already have sweat stains on your clothes, it's time to get rid of them. Do not to wait for the sweat stains to dry - act as quickly as possible. When you take off a piece of clothing and notice it has sweat stains, put it immediately in a bowl or water to soften the fabric.

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After letting the stained item soak in water, wash it according to the instructions on the clothes label using a detergent with active oxygen, which will help dissolve the sweat stain.

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A homemade trick for removing sweat stains from your clothes is to prepare a paste from baking soda and water. Dab the mixture onto the stains and rub with a small clean brush. Let the paste dry and set aside for at least an hour before washing the garment as you would normally.

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You can also try using white vinegar to remove sweat stains from clothes: simply apply to the stained area and leave for a while before washing the garment as you would normally. You can find this vinegar in the same aisle as other cleaning products.

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This is how to remove sweat stains from clothing. If you have any tips, please share them in the comments section!

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