People worry about stains from sweat and old belts
40 posts across 3 communities in the last 30 days; 95% from r/CleaningTips.
“Brand new Levi shirt, wore it once. Put it in the wash, and out comes these reddish stains. No idea how they formed, any idea how to get them out?”
“Hello everyone. Could you please help? I love this sweater so much but i cannot wear it in public like that ;-;”
“How do I avoid getting these white streaks in my black shirts? It’s only my shirts getting this after I use the laundry mat.”
Multiple users are concerned with removing marks left on clothing. One user found belt marks on a new shirt, another is trying to remove sweat stains from chair cushions, and a third mentioned general cleaning aversion.
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“I recently got this wool rugby sweater, but the collar is a bit yellowed. I was thinking of cleaning it with some Oxiclean, but I’m not sure how I can protect the wool from absorbing it as well. Or is there anything else I can…”
“Brand new Levi shirt, wore it once. Put it in the wash, and out comes these reddish stains. No idea how they formed, any idea how to get them out? submitted by /u/Ichances [link] [comments]”
“This Tshirt is brand new, used just twice in 6 months and then it developed these black marks while stored in wardrobe. I dunno how these marks got on it. Is it fungal or something that developed due to moisture? Any advice to clean these spots is appreciated. Cheers! submitted by /u/DaredevilPanda22 [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone have any recs on removing this stain without fading the color? They are afyne gym shorts, 90% nylon and 10% elastane. submitted by /u/Additional-Fox7864 [link] [comments]”
“This leather collar on my favourite denim jacket has picked up some sweat stains over the last year or so, to the point where I can’t even wear it anymore. I’ve tried putting it in the wash, I’ve tried saddle soap and conditioner, I’ve even gone at it with a wire suede brush (this had the most success but it’s still unwearable and I don’t want to damage the leather too much). If anyone has any idea how I should go about cleaning this, I’d be very grateful. Thanks! submitted by /u/Hum”
“So long since I wore it last time. When I saw that situation, it broke my heart. Any tips are appreciated. submitted by /u/Adventurous-Hippo152 [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone. Could you please help? I love this sweater so much but i cannot wear it in public like that ;-; submitted by /u/Noessl [link] [comments]”
“I have many keyboards and kitchen gadgets that got stains of them very quickly from me holding them. But no matter what i wiped on them the stains just stay there. I'm afraid to scrub too hard. I have tried soap water, wet wipes, window cleaner and vinegar. submitted by /u/Alyctro [link] [comments]”
“How do I avoid getting these white streaks in my black shirts? It’s only my shirts getting this after I use the laundry mat. submitted by /u/RepresentativeRuin55 [link] [comments]”
“hi! my boyfriend let me borrow his jersey for work and I have somehow gotten a mystery on the lettering. it appears to be some sort of marker but I’m unsure I’ve tried isopropyl alcohol and baking soda/vinegar. im going to buy Shout after work if nothing else, I’m open to trying anything submitted by /u/goingnowherealways [link] [comments]”
“How the hell do I deal with this? Soak it in bleach water? Won't bleach ruin the material or something? submitted by /u/Speedwolf89 [link] [comments]”
“White underarm stains from my deodorant started to build up and weren't being fully removed with regular washes, so I was advised to use a Spray N Wash stain remover. I triple checked that it was safe for colors and used it according to the instructions (spray on stains and let sit for 5min, then rub in and wash), and they came out like this😭😭I'm hoping it's not a bleach stain, it looks similar to the deodorant stains just larger and brighter. Idk, is there anything I can do at all”
“I’m a mobile personal trainer and my material dumbbells keep getting these streaks on it and I don’t know how to get it off, I’ve tried soaking them and wiping them a bunch but nothing. I think they’re from hitting my other hex rubber dumbbells while driving cause I’m not sure what else it could be. Any ideas would be helpful! Thank you! submitted by /u/Strange-Rhubarb-8703 [link] [comments]”
“Has anyone had luck with taking sweat plus self tanner out of satin polyester ? I found a dress I wanna buy on Poshmark but it has stains under the armpit area and it looks to be sweat and self tanner. The material is satin polyester. I’m wondering if a dry cleaner is able to remove it? It’s like a cream ivory color material so don’t think bleach would help as it might make it yellow?? Idk I don’t want to waste $200 if it doesn’t come out but maybe will risk it submitted by /u/chocol”
“These stains keep coming up over and over, only on my toddlers clothes (which are often washed with my clothes), and I don't notice them before I wash the clothes. I've realized some of them I've probably set by putting the clothes in the dryer, but any ideas what it could be? They also are only on her "home" clothes, and never noticeable on her daycare clothes or cute dresses for going out. I'm going crazy trying different treatments, please help! Edit: I use tide liqu”
“Whats these stains I did use acnecide the other day but then I noticed these stains today and I’m confused what it is? Bc I have contamination ocd with bodily fuild what could it be and it’s only on my pillowcases I binned the pillow as well I couldn’t have it submitted by /u/New-District-1546 [link] [comments]”
“Not sure what these are. They keep appearing on this one hoodie, and there’s always more every time I was or dry them. I’m not sure if it’s dryer as they keep appearing on the same hoodie on a different dryer, but I keep seeing on this one over and over again. Not sure what causes them or how to remove them submitted by /u/PandaPrime95 [link] [comments]”
“Self explanotory. The loose end of my belt touched the rim of a public urinal. Kinda grossed out so took off my belt immediately. How can I clean my belt? It's not a leather belt so it might be able to go in the washing machine but the buckles are some sort of metal though. submitted by /u/Koi-Sashuu [link] [comments]”
“I just recently realized that separating lights and darks really does make a difference Since washing all my lights/whites though I’m noticing that brand new, spanking white towels and shirts come out dirtier than when I put them in. The washer is new within the last couple years, and I frequently run a tub clean cycle with the baking soda tablets… any ideas? submitted by /u/BLINDANDREFINED [link] [comments]”
“I am a cook. Frequently I have had these large black streaks appear on my chef whites and my aprons. They have no consistency as to where they appear and were absolutely not there before putting them in the hamper. I have not been able to remove them by soaking in bleach or washing with oxyclean. If anyone has any ideas what they are or how to get rid of them please help me. submitted by /u/Key-Leader9329 [link] [comments]”
“So i have been having this problem for the longest time i know where there is a yellow stain on my clothes mostly around my cuffs and anywhere my hand or forearm touches i think it is something with my sweat thats causing this but i cant seem to find any problem like this online or any solution i have tried all kinds of stain remover but doesn’t change anything and it ruins my clothing mostly white clothes because its most visible on those plzzzzz helpp submitted by /u/NoBusiness5338”
“it seems to mostly be from my deodorant that has aluminum. it still smells like the deodorant after washing and drying. submitted by /u/NoahCharls6104 [link] [comments]”
“Hello - I am honestly so confused how this happened, friend put down a sweaty workout shirt and it stained the hardwood. I've tried some of the 'normal' cleaning options (clorox wipes, baking soda solutions, scrubbing like hell, etc) - any ideas on how to get rid of it? Floor is a stained hardwood. submitted by /u/CHERUBIMB0 [link] [comments]”
“I washed this sweater, let air dry and then popped into tumble dryer for 10 mins to soften. When I took it out to wear it, this stain was all down the right arm, it’s like ink but I’m not sure where from. It was expensive and I want to remove it quickly, any suggestions please? Is it possible to get out or is it ruined? submitted by /u/bwxx2000 [link] [comments]”
“My college apartment washer or dryer got this weird spot on one of my favorite pairs of pants☹️. I don’t know what it is so I don’t know how to get it out. Is there anything I can do? submitted by /u/Time-Fox-9194 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, I was involved in an accident whilst abroad and ended up getting spots of blood on my new white trousers. I got them washed around 2 days after the incident, which in hindsight wasn’t the best thing to do as it seems it’s set the stains in place. I want to ask, is there any way I could remove the stains at home? The day of the incident was the first time I wore them so ideally I don’t want to throw them away 🥺 They’re 100% cotton. It’s been around 2 months since the accident but I threw”
“I recently took some white clothes out of my wardrobe(colored clothes and some of the other white clothes are completely fine) that had been stored there for several years while I was living abroad, and I noticed these weird spots on them. Some of them look yellowish, while others are more reddish-brown. They’re on several different white items and in different places, including both the inside and outside of the clothes, but not in the same spots. I searched all over Reddit for similar-looking”
“Hi everyone! There's some yellowish-brown stains on my uniqlo oxford shirt. It's located at my left shoulder, above the armpit area so im not sure if it's sweat. How do I get rid of this? Is this mould or sweat or something else entirely?? submitted by /u/birdsinthecorner [link] [comments]”
“I have been wracking my brain of how to fix this shirt. At first I thought maybe it was HTV that was stuck on so I tried acetone and that didnt work. Now im wondering if its a rubber coating on the tip of drawstring that melted in the dryer? This shirt is under a year old! Any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/rschwartzie [link] [comments]”
Hey guys. Just salvaged an old Uhlmann 800N light plastron from a while back and I still fit, but it's stained pretty yellow (evidently I was not very concerned about gear maintenance…
“Don’t know what caused these stains, all I can remember was the last time I used the tshirt was for playing golf, im assuming its dirt? I’ve tried hand cleaning it with OMO (no bleach or nothing really abrasive) and machine washing to no avail. Dont want to give up as I love this shirt 💔 submitted by /u/gsbgamma [link] [comments]”
“You can see a few spots. This is after two dry cleans. They gave up. I wet one of the small stains and it immediately deepens color and fills in, as you can see. Any ideas? submitted by /u/mercyful_fade [link] [comments]”
“Want this longsleeve from Supreme but it has a stain and i don’t know if maybe there’s a way to cover it up or to just give up on buying it submitted by /u/Carl209 [link] [comments]”
“I wore this choker to a party this past weekend, but I got extremely sweaty. Figured I should clean it. How would y’all go about doing this? submitted by /u/guildedpasserby [link] [comments]”
“All my partner’s polos get these sweat marks. Any tips on how to get the stains out? submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Food160 [link] [comments]”
“Not added pictures but I didnt know if just discussing bodily fluids needed NSFW so I've marked it. Need help with removing bloodstains. I live in the uk so I dont have good access to products that are usually recommended which are american. The items affected are usually colourful cotton. (Just so no one is concerned, its period blood.) submitted by /u/Beginning-Drop7550 [link] [comments]”
“Not added pictures but I didnt know if just discussing bodily fluids needed NSFW so I've marked it. Need help with removing bloodstains. I live in the uk so I dont have good access to products that are usually recommended which are american. The items affected are usually colourful cotton. (Just so no one is concerned, its period blood.) submitted by /u/Beginning-Drop7550 [link] [comments]”
“Not added pictures but I didnt know if just discussing bodily fluids needed NSFW so I've marked it. Need help with removing bloodstains. I live in the uk so I dont have good access to products that are usually recommended which are american. The items affected are usually colourful cotton. (Just so no one is concerned, its period blood.) submitted by /u/Beginning-Drop7550 [link] [comments]”
“There were various puddles in a big bounce castle we were in for an hour or so. Now many of our clothes are stained. I threw them in the cold wash and hung dried without realizing that the mud or black scruff from the puddle stained them. Is there any way to save the clothing? submitted by /u/PeachplumpearMama [link] [comments]”
“I have this type of chair in a dorm I'm at. It has some weird stains on it now that I tried to disinfect it after an "accident".. The edges are a huge problem too, as the fabric seems non-removable. submitted by /u/bigcherri [link] [comments]”
“Please let me know if you know the secret!!!! submitted by /u/glamping_cobra88 [link] [comments]”
“Been having this constant black stains that ruins all my clothes. Please let me know what are these and how can i remove the stain / stop it from happening. submitted by /u/pokkagreen [link] [comments]”
“I keep getting these small stains on my shirts that refuse to come out. I probably get a new one every 4-6 months. At first I thought it was greese splatters from cooking but I am also getting them on my nice shirts that are not around any type of food. Example here is of a colored shirt but it also happens on shirts that are fully black and a variety of materials (cotton, some kind of poly blend, etc.) It has happened to brand new shirts I just bought and shirts I have worn for 10 years. The de”
“Hi everyone, Four years ago, my girlfriend got me a hoodie with hand-embroidered details. Unfortunately, it got stained, and since I didn't notice them before running it through the wash, the stains set in. I tried treating them with oxygen bleach (OxiClean), but now I have a light patch where the original dye faded (first picture), while the stains are still visible. I reached out to two dry cleaners, and both said the only option left is to dye the hoodie. My main concern is that the ho”
“Hi, I bought a brand new hat that I love and already have a sweat ring on it. What is the best way to clean this without messing up the structure of the hat itself? submitted by /u/KeanuReevesdoorman [link] [comments]”
“I have already put it in the washer and dryer. I love this shirt and I really want to get the stain off. submitted by /u/ElderberrySecret2277 [link] [comments]”
“My first thought was salts left over after sweat (its just saline) got onto the cover and dried. Is that real leather?”
“Hi! Quite embarrassing, I recently switched to a new deodorant and it's apparently left a residue on the armpits of my clothes that won't wash out in the machine, leaving them with a bad smell even after washing and drying. How do I clean the armpits, specifically on dark clothing, without fading the colour? Will vinegar work? submitted by /u/Scary_Storage7287 [link] [comments]”