so I’ve got the dreaded pit stain problem on my workout tees. Having to replace them after a few months really adds up, so I’ve been trying a few different methods to eliminate sweat and deodorant smells and stains from my clothes.
- Oxyclean – I add this to a load of laundry no matter what it is. Not particularly effective on the sweat stains, but I like using it for all my laundry.
- White vinegar – I tried using this in the rinse cycle in addition to fabric softener. This didn’t seem to do much for anything, but it’s possible that my tees were beyond redemption at this point.
I’ve just replaced a lot of my workout tees, so I’m now going to try a white vinegar soak: half a cup of water with one tablespoon of white vinegar. I just dip the pits in the solution before throwing them in the wash.
In addition to this, I’m starting using Certain Dri on a regular basis. I’ve used it before and I know it’s pretty effective at keeping the sweaty beast under control, but now I’m using it as part of a regime – every other day.
I’m hoping the vinegar soak + Certain Dri will help me get a few more workouts out of my clothes before I have to chuck them!
