The tricky thing about removing sweat stains from shirts?

Those stains arent really from sweat in the first place!

Most antiperspirants contain aluminum, and that aluminum can cause those deep stains and stiffness in shirt fabric.

Hamper of dirty, sweaty clothes in front of washing machine

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After applying the stain treatment to the shirt, it can help to rub the fabric against itself.

This optional step will help to force the stain remover into the fibers.

Make a stain removing solution by dissolving oxygen bleach in hot water according to package directions.