What is the best method for removing these stains? A straight forward wash doesnt seem to remove them completely. Ive arly worn the shirt at all and its only one mark and hardly noticable but i would like to get rid of it.
Any suggestions?
Sweat stains in wested shirt
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morethanatimelord
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Re: Sweat stains in wested shirt
Interesting... I thought from the title of the thread that the topic might be the opposite: How to add sweat stains to a shirt!
I don't mean real sweat stains, but stains for display. I'm building a costume display on a mannequin and have purchased a number of weathering treatments from a theatrical makeup supply shop. One of the treatments I bought is "Sweat Stains." But I'm not sure how to apply this to a shirt to get the best results.
The treatment itself isn't a liquid; it looks like like a stick of wax. I'm not quite sure how to apply this in order to get a natural look. Obviously, I don't want it to look as if it was "applied."
If anyone has experience with a product like this one, I'd love to hear your experience with it, and/or any advice you may have about how best to apply it!
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As for removing the sweat stains from your shirt, morethanatimelord:
Club soda is great for removing fresh stains, but I'm not sure whether it will do much on stains that have been there for a while.
I also came across the following two recommendations for removing sweat stains from shirts:
An option that is usually safe for colors is a solution of vinegar and water. Use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar plus 1/2 cup of water to clean out stubborn perspiration stains. Allow the affected area to soak for 30 minutes, and then launder as usual.
If vinegar and water don't work, make a paste from 1 tablespoon of Cream of Tartar, 3 crushed aspirins (full-strength white aspirin with no color coating), and 1 cup of warm water. Use an old toothbrush to work the paste into the fabric, and then leave for 20 minutes. Rinse the affected area in warm water until the paste is removed. This treatment and rinse cycle can be repeated as necessary.
Good luck!
I don't mean real sweat stains, but stains for display. I'm building a costume display on a mannequin and have purchased a number of weathering treatments from a theatrical makeup supply shop. One of the treatments I bought is "Sweat Stains." But I'm not sure how to apply this to a shirt to get the best results.
The treatment itself isn't a liquid; it looks like like a stick of wax. I'm not quite sure how to apply this in order to get a natural look. Obviously, I don't want it to look as if it was "applied."
If anyone has experience with a product like this one, I'd love to hear your experience with it, and/or any advice you may have about how best to apply it!
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As for removing the sweat stains from your shirt, morethanatimelord:
Club soda is great for removing fresh stains, but I'm not sure whether it will do much on stains that have been there for a while.
I also came across the following two recommendations for removing sweat stains from shirts:
An option that is usually safe for colors is a solution of vinegar and water. Use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar plus 1/2 cup of water to clean out stubborn perspiration stains. Allow the affected area to soak for 30 minutes, and then launder as usual.
If vinegar and water don't work, make a paste from 1 tablespoon of Cream of Tartar, 3 crushed aspirins (full-strength white aspirin with no color coating), and 1 cup of warm water. Use an old toothbrush to work the paste into the fabric, and then leave for 20 minutes. Rinse the affected area in warm water until the paste is removed. This treatment and rinse cycle can be repeated as necessary.
Good luck!
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bubba fett
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Re: Sweat stains in wested shirt
Funny, I clicked on this hoping to find a way to add stains as well. Like you i want some for display purposes.