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Perspiration stain removal?

Hi all,

My son's favourate white T-shirt is about to be thrown due to perspiration stains. Have tried Vanish etc but no good. Any ideas, eg soaking in vinegar??

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  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
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    Have you tried biological washign powder instead of non-bio? If you can then stuff it in the sink with hotwater and a dash of bio powder in there and then leave it for a bit - when you remember to take it out then throw it in the washing machine with other whites and use biological washing powder for the whole wash :)

    Good luck
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  • newlywed
    newlywed Posts: 8,255 Forumite
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    I've done the vinegar trick on an old white t-shirt that yellowed.
    Then hung it outside to bleach and it took quite a lot out.
    working on clearing the clutterDo I want the stuff or the space?
  • trigger2
    trigger2 Posts: 360 Forumite
    yep i've used vinegar as well - seems to work on oh's white shirts ok. a good bio powder & a hot wash, if poss, then hang out in sunlight
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