Sweat itself does not smell. And together with the bacteria living on the skin - yes! - it also emits that odor. T-shirts and other sportswear wick moisture away from the body, but are also ideal breeding grounds for microorganisms. They smell even if you wash them regularly. What to do?
- Rinse
Rinse the shirt thoroughly in running water, then wring it out. This way you get rid of the heavy odor. If the T-shirt is clean, you just need to freshen it up, hang it up to dry and ventilate. Wash dirty in the washing machine.
- Wash
When washing, add 1 cup vinegar and 1 tbsp. l. baking soda. These ingredients neutralize bacteria. If there is still a smell after washing, soak the shirt for an hour in the basin. Add 2 tsp to the water. hydrogen peroxide and 2 tsp. baking soda. Then stretch out.
How to remove sweat odor from clothes without washing
When to wash every day - a hassle, vinegar will save the situation. Spray it with a spray bottle on problem areas of clothing, then air to dry. Vinegar doesn't eat away at fabric. On the contrary, it preserves color saturation and kills even persistent sweat odors.
A solution of vodka and water (1: 5) will also neutralize the stench. Process the foul-smelling thing and send it to dry. And that's all, you can wear it.
Baking soda is a great way to remove sweat odors from clothes.
- Dissolve the baking soda in water until a gruel is formed.
- Rub the mixture into the armpits of the shirt.
- Leave to dry.
- Shake off the thing and put on. The unpleasant odor will disappear.
A steamer, as well as an iron with a steam generator or with steam, will help to remove the smell from clothes. It is convenient to regulate the steam flow in the devices. The optimum jet heats the base of the nozzle to a safe temperature. You will be able to process any fabric without the formation of wet stains.
- Hang your clothes on a hanger and "walk" in hot air.
- Dry in a ventilated place.
Watch the video overview of Philips steamers
How to get rid of sweat stains on your shirt
Stain removers (Vanish, Frosch, Ecoegg) are great for removing stains under the armpits, cuffs and collars. Super powerful ingredients are chlorine free and gently break the bonds between dirt and fabric. They work even in cold water.
For white shirts, buy a product designed for white garments, for other colors - colored ones.
- Treat problem areas, and let the shirt lie down for 15-30 minutes. Do not soak.
- Then send to the machine or wash by hand, there will be no stains.
Try folk remedies for sweat and stains. They don't fail.
Effervescent aspirin “cheers up” removes stains and neutralizes odors. Sweat is alkali and aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. They neutralize each other, so there is no trace of stains.
- Crush 3-5 tablets and dilute with water until a gruel is formed.
- Apply to stains. Wash after an hour. The marks on the shirts will "go away".
Our grandmothers had brine - bleach # 1. It is completely harmless and 100% effective.
- Dissolve 2-4 salt in a bowl of hot water.
- When the water has cooled to room temperature, soak your clothes.
- Leave to get wet for an hour or two, then wash.
Ammonium alcohol enhances the effect of salt. Add 2-3 tbsp. l ammonia in saline and soak clothes. After 30-60 minutes, rinse the product and wash.
How to remove odor from jeans
New jeans with a smell? Place them in the freezer. The bacteria will die, the odor will disappear, and you will save water wasted during the wash.
How to remove sweat odor from a leather jacket
Leather is a durable material. It is durable. The leather jacket is not easily soiled and is comfortable to wear.
- To remove the smell of sweat from the jacket, wipe under the armpits with a damp cloth dampened with soap and ammonia solution. For a glass of water 2 tablespoons of alcohol and liquid soap. Then - with a dry cloth to remove soap residues.
- Greasy places on the collar and sleeves are wiped with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, then lemon juice, and then - with a solution of glycerin.
- Wipe salt stains with table vinegar: it will wash away salt traces and give the skin a shine.
When finished, hang the jacket on the ram and dry it.
Watch a video life hack on how to clean a leather jacket
How to freshen up your coat
Determine the scope of work: you need to dust off or wash. Examine the label to find out what material the coat is made of. If the composition is mixed, focus on the presence of natural fibers.
- Natural materials are more demanding to clean.
- Synthetic additives improve the fabric and make it easier to care for.
Polyester coat
Does not wrinkle, retains its shape well and washes easily.
- Shake out dust from the coat or remove with a brush.
- Use a stain remover to remove stains. But first, test the reaction on a small piece of tissue. Or treat the stain with salt: sprinkle on the dirt, and after an hour, wipe with soapy water.
- Wash by hand in warm water (no hotter than 30 ° C) without twisting or crushing the cloth.
- In the washing machine, select a delicate cycle or synthetic cycle.
- Do not use bleach, it will damage the material.
Watch the video how to easily remove dandruff and lint from clothes
Neoprene coat
Neoprene is an artificial foam rubber covered with fabric. It does not get wet, bacteria do not multiply on it. And yes! Neoprene does not wrinkle or wear out.
Feel free to machine wash your coat on a delicate cycle. But you have to tinker with it twice: first, wash the outer surface, then the wrong side.
Tweed coat
The elastic woolen fabric does not wrinkle and is worn for a long time.
- Vacuum your coat to remove dust and lint.
- If dirty, dry the stain and then brush off the dirt.
- Moisten stubborn dirt with soapy water, and then walk with a damp brush.
It is advisable not to wash the tweed coat. If you really need to, wash by hand in warm water to prevent the product from shrinking. Do not soak.
Dry the coat horizontally with towels to absorb moisture. If you hang a natural coat on a hanger, it will stretch out due to its own weight, so don't risk it.
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