Ginevra Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 :D Seriously, though. I can't be the only person who ends up with stained armpits under my shirts. It really bugs me when an otherwise-good shirt gets stained armpits. I usually ignore that shirt for a year and finally have the good sense to throw it away. Is it a must? Can it be avoided? Can it be reversed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I don't mind the hi-jack. I'd love to know the answer too. I have a lovely linen sleeveless blouse that I would enjoy wearing outside the house if I could get the stains out. It is white and I do bleach it, but it doesn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Treatment: You can try soaking it in Biz (hey, I wonder if the Tightwad Gazette clorox 2 / cascade thing would work on that?) overnight. The yellowing is a reaction between the detergent/bleach and the antiperspirant residue. I'm not sure if there's anything that consistently works. So, yes, preventable. Switch to deodorant or use dress shields (probably unsightly with a sleeveless blouse... but funny!). eta: I wonder if Barkeeper's Friend would work. No, seriously. It's the oxalic acid that helps get metal scuff out of your sink, right? So I wonder if a sprinkling of that would help. (and now I'm mentally inventorying the closet for a garment in need of this experiment) Edited July 19, 2011 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Stains are usually caused by your deodorant. You can try a kind without aluminum (I believe that's what causes it). I switched to a Crystal and haven't had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Wow! It is a very rare thing for me to wear deodorant/antiperspirant. Only on the hottest days of the year, and here that is only two or there days a year. I'll try some Biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 If these are white shirts what about trying some bluing? I had shirts with yellowish stains after a trip to the laundromat. I took them back and they gave me some bluing to use and it worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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