tips for removing antiperspirant/sweat stains from clothes

Pink.

Hi kiki,

There's an earlier thread that should help so I've added your post to it to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

KiKi

Thank you Pink, sorry, I'd missed this.

KiKi

Quasar

I've searched for this but there are so many mentions of vodka on the forum that can't find anything so apologies if it has been posted already.

Leafing through old papers I found an old magazine cutting saying that vodka is great for getting sweat stains out, and it's been used on other stains too such as red wine (testing the fabric first though). It goes on to say that you should wash or dry clean as soon as possible afterwards.

Anyone else knew about this?

Patrick20

I've never heard that one but isnt vodka a touch expensive for removing stains?

Quasar

Patrick20 wrote: »

I've never heard that one but isnt vodka a touch expensive for removing stains?

Yes it is, but I think it's interesting to know just in case, and then I doubt you need to use a lot. The cutting doesn't specify the quantity but I wouldn't think you don't need more than a few dabs. I just wondered if anyone knew of this and could tell us more.

Churchmouse

Quasar wrote: »

I've searched for this but there are so many mentions of vodka on the forum that can't find anything so apologies if it has been posted already.

Leafing through old papers I found an old magazine cutting saying that vodka is great for getting sweat stains out, and it's been used on other stains too such as red wine (testing the fabric first though). It goes on to say that you should wash or dry clean as soon as possible afterwards.

Anyone else knew about this?

I'm sure I've read this on OS sometime, somewhere, but with my searching talents I don't think I'd ever find it:rotfl: I'd actually forgotten it until you posted Quasar so thanks for the reminder. I don't drink vodka, but buy it every Christmas for guests, so any remaining could be put to good use ( not that I'm sweaty you understand, but DH might be:rotfl:)

Patrick20

Quasar wrote: »

Yes it is, but I think it's interesting to know just in case, and then I doubt you need to use a lot. The cutting doesn't specify the quantity but I wouldn't think you don't need more than a few dabs. I just wondered if anyone knew of this and could tell us more.

Well, I agree it could be handy in an emergency.

Justamum

Quasar wrote: »

I've searched for this but there are so many mentions of vodka on the forum that can't find anything so apologies if it has been posted already.

Leafing through old papers I found an old magazine cutting saying that vodka is great for getting sweat stains out, and it's been used on other stains too such as red wine (testing the fabric first though). It goes on to say that you should wash or dry clean as soon as possible afterwards.

Anyone else knew about this?

You could try surgical spirit - it definitely gets rid of sweaty smells, and is much cheaper than vodka.

Gangstabird

Couldn't resist this;

21 Uses for Vodka

1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves the adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean.
The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush, then blot dry.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
7. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
8. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them.
9. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziplock freezer bag, and freeze for a slushy, refreezable ice pack for aches, pain, or black eyes..
10. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then apply the tincture to aches and pains.
11. Make your own mouthwash by mixing nine tablespoons powered cinnamon with one cup vodka. Seal in an airtight container for two weeks. Strain through a coffee filter. Mix with warm water and rinse your mouth. Don't swallow.
12. Using a q-tip, apply vodka to a cold sore to help it dry out.
13. If a blister opens, pour vodka over the raw skin as a local anesthetic that also disinfects the exposed dermis.

greenbee

Gangstabird wrote: »

Couldn't resist this;

21 Uses for Vodka

1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves the adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean.
The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush, then blot dry.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
7. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
8. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them.
9. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziplock freezer bag, and freeze for a slushy, refreezable ice pack for aches, pain, or black eyes..
10. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then apply the tincture to aches and pains.
11. Make your own mouthwash by mixing nine tablespoons powered cinnamon with one cup vodka. Seal in an airtight container for two weeks. Strain through a coffee filter. Mix with warm water and rinse your mouth. Don't swallow.
12. Using a q-tip, apply vodka to a cold sore to help it dry out.
13. If a blister opens, pour vodka over the raw skin as a local anesthetic that also disinfects the exposed dermis.

... and many of the above can presumably be used to explain away the strong smell of vodka coming from one of my ex-colleagues at 9am... it wasn't a drinking problem after all :beer: