Smelling like a rose.

No one likes to smell. That’s why most of us use a deodorant or antiperspirant. Contrary to popular belief, a deodorant is not an antiperspirant. Deodorants neutralize the smell of sweat while antiperspirants clog pores to stop you from perspiring.

While both are great at stopping embarrassing body odor, there is an equal chance that either will accidentally end up on the outside of your favorite shirt. To prevent that from happening it’s recommended that you let your deodorant or antiperspirant dry before dressing. If you notice a spot right away, a baby wipe will come in handy to remove it. But for those unnoticed deodorant stains, try this the next time you do your laundry!

Removal Guide

• Always read the care label on clothing or fabric.
• Using a small amount of detergent on a clean white cloth, dab (don’t rub) the stain.
• Wash following the care label instructions.
• If the stain is still there, try dabbing the stain using a white cloth and white vinegar*.

Sweat is for the Gym

Southern ladies call it glistening, others call it perspiration but for most of us, it’s just sweat, our body’s natural way of cooling itself down. While we may use deodorants to mask the effects of sweating, there is no way to hide it when your shirt is damp, especially under the arms. But, there is a way to make the evidence disappear!

Removal Guide – Light Stain

• Always read the care label on clothing or fabric.
• Using a liquid detergent, apply to stain and gently rub.
• Wash following the care label instructions.

Removal Guide – Heavy Stain

• Always read the care label on clothing or fabric.
• Using a pre-wash stain remover, apply to stain and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• Wash following the care label instructions using detergent and an all-fabric bleach**.
• If the stain persists, try using ammonia on fresh stains or white vinegar* on old stains. And wash following the care label instructions.

Kool-Aid® Kids Favorite Drink

Kool-Aid® is one of the most popular drinks for kids. It’s packed with vitamin C and available in a wide variety of flavors including cherry, tropical punch, orange and berry blue. Kool-Aid® tastes great, but doesn’t wear so well. To keep the Kool-Aid® in your child’s mouth and not on his shirt, here is a stain removal tip just for you.

Removal Guide

• Always read the care label on clothing or fabric.
• Soak the item in a diluted solution of all-fabric powdered bleach. First test for color fastness.
• Wash the item according to the care label instructions.
• If the stain persists, try a dye remover, but note that color removers will also take out the color in the fabric along with the stain.

*Note: Use the white vinegar sparingly as the acetic acid in it can cause the fabric to weaken. Also test for color fastness as it may cause color to change in certain types of fabric.

**Note: Do not use bleach on items that have been treated with the vinegar or ammonia.

See more stains by viewing our stain removal guide!