Removing Those Unwanted Perspiration Stains From Linen
Nobody likes it, but sweat stains are an unfortunate reality when it comes to our clothing. Thankfully, it's not end of the world if you or your guests forget to use a cloth napkin a few times and leave some perspiration stains on your linen. Cleaning them out is simpler than you might think!
Updated 26 Jun 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You Need
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Oxygen-based bleach
- Hot water
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Fill a sink, basin, bucket, or washer with hot water.
- Add baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice to the hot water.
- Mix the ingredients together.
- Place the linen in the solution for several minutes, agitating it occasionally.
- Remove the linen from the solution and rinse it in clean, hot water.
- If necessary, repeat steps 1-5.
- If the stain persists, use oxygen-based bleach, following the product instructions.
- Rinse linen again with hot water.
- Wash and dry the linen as usual.
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