I need some suggestions on how to get stubborn arm pit sweat stains out. I have tried stain stick, vinegar, and spray and wash. Anyone have any other suggestions?

By Kym on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 02:26 pm:

I use dish soap to pre treat all of my stains, don't think I've tried pit stains but It's worth a shot!

By Dawnk777 on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 02:44 pm:

Removing Stains

Dish soap is great for removing ketchup or other greasy tomato stains from clothes, too!

By Reds9298 on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 07:00 pm:

Have you used Oxy Clean - mixed with water and let it soak for a while before regular washing? Also, you might try Toddler Spray. It's wonderful on everything, although I haven't tried it on pit stains.
I use oxy clean with every load now and it helps with whites quite a bit, just for general pit maintenance!!

By Dana on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 11:18 pm:

DH had awful yellow stains under his arms. I tried everything and broke down and purchased oxy-clean. It was incredible. No stains at all were left. I did not soak or treat. I just washed. Now I always have oxy-clean and I use it in all my loads, even color.

By Feona on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 07:55 am:

Dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher and bleach. Soak... Good for whites only.


Good for all stains.

By Annie2 on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 10:25 am:

I noticed a product in Wal-Mart in the sewing section, of all places, which is supposed to be specifically for this purpose. Sorry, not sure what the name was, but I could check for you if you wanted.

By Babysitbarb on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 04:04 pm:

Thanks Dawn for the web site. I tried the dish soap yesterday and it didn't help. My DSIL suggested the liquid oxy and also the baking soda mixture.
Annie2 I will check this out this weekend at walmart when I go.
Thanks!