How To Easily Remove Tough Perspiration Stains From Your Tank Top
Sweating is a completely natural response to rising temperatures, but perspiration stains on your favorite shirt or tank top are far from welcomed. Though it may seem like a daunting task, removing those tough sweat stains doesn't have to be so hard—learn how to get rid of them with these simple methods.
Updated 27 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
Removing Sweat Stains with Soap and Water
Most sweat stains can be removed with a gentle soap combined with warm water. Here’s how to do it:
- Rinse the stain with water to wet the area.
- Mix a drop of mild soap, such as dish soap, with lukewarm water in a bowl.
- Using a soft cloth, apply soapy water to sweat stain.
- Gently massage the soapy water into the fabric.
- Rinse the stained area with warm water.
- Air-dry the garment or place it in the dryer on low heat.
Removing Sweat Stains with A Homemade Solution
If soap and water don't do the trick, here's another solution you can try:
- Mix 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl until it becomes a paste.
- Wet the sweat stain with some lukewarm water.
- Apply the paste to the stain.
- Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse the paste off with lukewarm water.
- Wash the tank top as usual in warm water.
- Air-dry or place it in the dryer on low heat.
Preventing Perspiration Stains
Once you've removed all of sweat stains, there are certain measures you can take to prevent them from happening in the future:
- Choose sweat-wicking fabrics like polyester and nylon when selecting activewear to keep sweat away from your skin.
- Change your clothing often to reduce the frequency and severity of sweat stains.
- Use an antiperspirant instead of deodorant to reduce the amount of sweat.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing that won't breathe.