How to get underarm stains out of clothes?

impatientgardener

17 years ago

Any suggestions for removing underarm stains from shirts/blouses?

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socks
17 years ago
Some people have suggested long soaking with Oxyclean. I haven't tried it, but it does get clothes very clean if you soak.
dchall_san_antonio
17 years ago
Oxyclean works no matter how long the stain has been there and no matter how many times it has been washed in hot water and dried. Frightening!
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bud_wi
17 years ago
I started a thread a while back asking the same question. Oxy-Clean was recommended.

The way it cleans is not "frightening". I did a bit of research on the product and found that the "secret ingredient" is hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is famous for removing blood stains, even old blood stains, from clothing.

You can get a bottle of hydrogen peroxide for very cheap and use it instead of the pricey brand name stuff off the shelves.

For most cleaning jobs using "basics" will get the job done for less money - bleach, ammonia, rubbing alcohol, acetone (nail polish remover), vinegar and baking soda.

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