Stain Removal: Perspiration

You work hard, you play hard, you sweat

I remember a girl who said that women do not sweat, they "glow". No matter the word, that stuff from your arm pits stinks and stains. It is a shame to throw away a perfectly good shirt or blouse just because of the two little spots that discolor an otherwise wonderful garment

Save your clothing and money by doing the following:

New perspiration stains are normally acid and may be removed by washing. If the dye is affected, hold the mark in fumes from an open ammonia bottle.

Older perspiration stains turn alkaline and sponging with 1 tablespoon of vinegar in ½ cup of water will often restore the color. This treatment also helps to remove perspiration odors.

To remove perspiration stains from unwashable garments or for any stubborn marks, apply a paste of 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar, 3 crushed aspirins and warm water.

Leave for 20 minutes.
Rinse well in warm water.
Repeat if necessary.
Follow this with vinegar and water to restore the color if necessary.