How to Get Sweat Stains Out of Armpits

A white sweater with a stained armpit, lying on wood plank background

Do your white shirts have armpit stains? Learn how to remove pit and sweat stains from the armpits of your white shirts and other clothing and fabrics.

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  1. Pre-Treat

    Rub in a bit of liquid laundry detergent to pre-treat. Wait 5 minutes.

  2. Wash

    Wash on the hottest recommended water setting along with your favorite detergent. Make those clothes sweat!

  3. Add

    Add ⅓ cup Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach for bleach-safe whites or Clorox 2™ for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive for colors or white items with spandex.

  4. Dry

    Air-dry to help prevent any remaining stain from changing colors.

Tip

Apply a drop of bleach solution to a hidden part of the fabric. After 1 minute, blot dry and look for a color change. No change means you’re good to go.

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