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I just purchased my first light colored vintage dress and have been searching for preventative measures to take against staining. I found this information from here and thought fellow loungers would find this information helpful.
"There are usually two types of underarm stains, perspiration (sweat) and antiperspirant or deodorant buildup. Perspiration stains tend to be yellow, brown or green in color. Colored clothes may show a white border around the stain where body salt has settled from sweating. Both types sometimes feel hard or crusty.
Buildup from antiperspirant and deodorant stains will either be white or clear, chalky or greasy. It's usually easier to remove these stains when they first appear. Stains that have gone through the washer and dryer several times may be more difficult to remove.
Most deodorants leave less of a buildup than antiperspirants and just switching from using an antiperspirant to a deodorant may reduce the problem significantly or resolve it entirely. Many people shower and then apply antiperspirant or deodorant while the underarms are still moist and then dress. To minimize stain build up, dry the underarms completely before applying antiperspirant or deodorant and let the antiperspirant or deodorant dry completely before dressing.
There are several techniques for removing underarm stains.
The two most common are white vinegar and baking soda. (Always spot test a hidden area of the garment to see if the dye will run before applying)
Turn garment inside out. Spray or sprinkle the stained area with white vinegar. Turn the garment right side out and repeat. The acid from the vinegar breaks down the sweat and antiperspirant/deodorant buildup. Wash in the hottest water recommended by the manufacturer. Another technique is to make a thin paste out of baking soda and apply it to the stained area and let stand for 15-20 minutes and then wash in the hottest water recommended by the manufacturer. Dress shirts can be sent to a shirt service.
For a commercial solution we recommend OxiClean ® Laundry Stain Remover. It is chlorine-free, color-safe and removes a variety of tough stains including wine, blood, pet and grass. Just spray the stained area and wash as usual."
"There are usually two types of underarm stains, perspiration (sweat) and antiperspirant or deodorant buildup. Perspiration stains tend to be yellow, brown or green in color. Colored clothes may show a white border around the stain where body salt has settled from sweating. Both types sometimes feel hard or crusty.
Buildup from antiperspirant and deodorant stains will either be white or clear, chalky or greasy. It's usually easier to remove these stains when they first appear. Stains that have gone through the washer and dryer several times may be more difficult to remove.
Most deodorants leave less of a buildup than antiperspirants and just switching from using an antiperspirant to a deodorant may reduce the problem significantly or resolve it entirely. Many people shower and then apply antiperspirant or deodorant while the underarms are still moist and then dress. To minimize stain build up, dry the underarms completely before applying antiperspirant or deodorant and let the antiperspirant or deodorant dry completely before dressing.
There are several techniques for removing underarm stains.
The two most common are white vinegar and baking soda. (Always spot test a hidden area of the garment to see if the dye will run before applying)
Turn garment inside out. Spray or sprinkle the stained area with white vinegar. Turn the garment right side out and repeat. The acid from the vinegar breaks down the sweat and antiperspirant/deodorant buildup. Wash in the hottest water recommended by the manufacturer. Another technique is to make a thin paste out of baking soda and apply it to the stained area and let stand for 15-20 minutes and then wash in the hottest water recommended by the manufacturer. Dress shirts can be sent to a shirt service.
For a commercial solution we recommend OxiClean ® Laundry Stain Remover. It is chlorine-free, color-safe and removes a variety of tough stains including wine, blood, pet and grass. Just spray the stained area and wash as usual."
