Emma Miller
Yellow stains from sweat spoil not only the look of your clothes but also your mood. But it’s not always worth throwing clothes in the trash – there are a few ways to bring them back to their original look.
Yellow sweat stains: Causes
Leaks under the arms appear due to the fact that urea, which is part of the chemical composition of sweat, is absorbed into the fabric.
How to prevent yellow stains from sweat
During hot weather, it is worth changing and washing shirts more often to reduce the time of contact between the fabric and sweat. This way the thing will be easier to wash.
Also, some stores sell special underarm pads – they will protect the clothes not only from dirt but also from “wet circles.
How to get rid of yellow sweat stains with citric acid
A teaspoon of citric acid should be dissolved in a glass of water, then the resulting solution to soak the stain and leave for about an hour. If there is no citric acid, it is possible to apply lemon juice to the stain for 15-20 minutes.
How to remove sweat stains with hydrogen peroxide
You can pour a small amount of peroxide on the stain and leave it for a few hours. If this does not help, you can add two tablespoons of baking soda and one spoonful of dishwashing detergent to it.
How to remove yellow stains on white clothes with baking soda
It is necessary to mix baking soda and detergent, apply the resulting mixture to the stain and pour peroxide on top. In a few hours, there should be no trace of the stain. After that, the clothes should be rinsed well and washed.
It is important to know that yellow stains do not always appear because of sweat. The thing could be ruined by using the wrong powder or choosing an unsuccessful mode for washing. It is advisable to pay attention to the sewing labels on clothes, which indicate how to properly care for them.
