How to get sweat and deodorant stains out of clothes

Treat sweat and deodorant stains promptly on clothes; start with dish soap and laundering, and know that perspiration can weaken fibers if left untreated.

Blot the stained area with a clean cloth and cold/cool water.
Apply dish soap directly to the stained area.
Press the dish soap into the fabric with a clean cloth or soft brush without rubbing.
Launder the clothes with laundry or enzyme detergent.
Check the stain and odor before applying any heat.
For persistent odor, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide only if it will not harm the color, and let it remain on the fabric for 15–20 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with cold/cool water, then launder again.

Don't do this

Do not iron or apply heat to a deodorant stain; the chemical and heat interaction can ruin most fabrics.
Do not rub the stain; blot or press instead.
Do not delay treatment; perspiration stains can weaken most fibers.
Do not use 3% hydrogen peroxide if it will harm the fabric color.

If the stain remains after these steps, the fabric may already be weakened or damaged from perspiration. Use a commercial product made for this, used per its label.

Grounded in: site.extension.uga.edu. Every step follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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