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How to Remove Sweat and Perspiration Stains

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Sweat in any location may result in staining that seems impossible to remove. Even though it may be difficult to admit, those yellow spots are probably from you, and not your deodorant. Sweat and perspiration stains are going to show up on dark and light colored fabrics, and they can be nearly impossible to remove in some cases. Most people would agree that they look pretty ugly, but they also weaken the fabric and cause the color to change. In extreme cases this may even result in holes. If it goes untreated, you can pretty much guarantee that your shirt will be looking old and unwearable the next time you need it. With regular dirt, a quick spin in the wash will get things clean, but sometimes no amount of soaking or spinning will remove underarm grime.

Although commonly found on shirts at the back, collar or pits, sweat can cause stains on all sorts of clothing, and fabrics. The tutorial below will detail the steps used for clothing, but similar techniques could be applied to hats, sheets, upholstery and more.

Forget about using regular detergents, or relying on some sort of spot removing stick when tackling this type of job because they just don’t have what it takes. You’ve probably tried some of these products already, and you’ve probably been let down in the process. Now you’re searching the internet for another option because you still want to find something that will actually work. Well, the good news is, there is a solution. The simple steps below will take you through the process, and by using a better cleaner and the proper technique, you will be able to remove the discoloration, and restore the look of your clothing. Rather than throwing it away because you believe it to be a lost cause, use a cleaner that actually works and save your favorite shirt from becoming garbage.

What makes Them so Tough?

Although it is not your deodorant causing the stain, it is probably the main culprit in making it so hard to remove. Regular old sweat does not usually cause a bad stain all by itself, but it is quite possible. Typically it is the combo effect of the ingredients in your antiperspirant or deodorant that makes it so hard to clean though. If just bodily fluid alone, you could probably launder like normal, but most mainstream products will include Aluminum Chloride or some other form of aluminum as a main active ingredient. Other common versions include; Aluminum zirconium tricholorohydrex glycine, Aluminum chlorohydrate and Aluminum hydroxybromide, so check the label on your current product and you will most likely find one of these listed. This is the stuff that stops you from sweating, by absorbing the moisture, and it is what many of us are trying to wash out right now. You may even find that natural alternatives contain other ingredients that increase the possibility of staining, and hinder your ability to remove it.

Most other ingredients that only serve to make your underarms smell better do not usually have the same effect. This is why the right alternative made from more natural ingredients may eliminate staining altogether. The reason why the aluminum is included, is also the main reason why it is hard to clean. Sweat already bonds well with fabric, but when combined with this powerful ingredient, it holds on even better, and also becomes resistant to water. This barrier and bond is what makes the stain so tough to remove, and why regular cleaning methods are often futile.

Why Traditional Techniques Don’t Work

When tackling an ugly spot like this, most of us will reach for the bleach first, especially for white fabrics. For most of us, this makes plenty of sense, and is all the way in accordance with standard laundry practices. You may not think it, but chlorine bleach is one of the worst things you can use to treat perspiration stains, even on white cotton fabric. This is because the chlorine in household bleach will react with the proteins in the perspiration and cause the remaining spot to darken even further. You thought the pale yellow stain looked bad, well just wait until your collar or underarms are almost mustard in color.

Detergents are supposed to clean our clothes, but none of them will remove a bad sweat stain. You can wash over and over, and the spot will not even fade in appearance. This particular type of grime bonds very well with fabric, so it holds on tight. This is why regular washing will usually not make a difference. Even the tougher, detergents that claim to eliminate staining will not work when cleaning arm pits, collars, hat brims and other notorious areas. Pre treaters and other products that are specially designed to remove laundry stains are also little help with these particular types of spots. Despite spot removal being their sole purpose for existence, you can rub and spray these on all you want, but most likely your shirt, workout clothing or hat will still look exactly the same.

The unique make up of this mess is why removing it is so difficult.  Working with traditional products and methods can be frustrating due to the success rate, so rather than waste time, money and effort on all of those dead end options, try a more effective solution that is safer for your clothing, and totally free of harsh chemicals.

So what is the solution?

Try Quick n Brite [5]. It is highly effective, so it makes it easy to remove sweat stains from your clothing. You can use it on shirts, hats, exercise outfits and more. It doesn’t matter if it is in the pit of a shirt, down the back or around the collar. It even works on hat brims and delicate fabrics without any risk of harm. The same technique that will eliminate discoloration caused by perspiration will also remove other tough spots on your laundry too. Get it to relieve the frustration caused by this problem, but then keep some in your laundry room at all times to provide the same level of results on grass, ink, blood, oil, mud, gum, tar and more.

It is safe for use on any fabric, so you will be able to eliminate sweat stains on cotton, silk, spandex, polyester and more without any worry of harming the fabric. It won’t bleach or ruin your clothes in any way, but it will provide a simple and effective way for you to clean those yucky yellow spots.

How Does It Work?

It is an all-natural enzyme cleaner, so it’s specialty is breaking apart organic staining. Sweat and perspiration stains are no different. Quick n Brite will remove fresh spots easily, but it also works on those that have been set-in by time, washing, or use of other cleaners.  It doesn’t matter how long the it has been there, or what you tried to use on it in the past. Instead of bleaching away the color, this cleaner actually removes dirt and odor to improve appearance the right way. It does not try to burn it away with the use of harsh chemicals, but it will completely remove it from the fabric you are cleaning.

This natural product is 100% biodegradable, and totally safe for the environment, kids and pets. It will break the bond that those yellow spots have with your clothing, and then it will gently float them off the surface. You can then manually buff and remove them, or you can run the garment through the wash in order to machine wash the stain away.

How To Remove Sweat Stains:

There are two ways to use this cleaner to remove any sweat or perspiration stain on any type of clothes. You can do a thorough, start to finish, cleaning, or you can use it like a pre-treater, and then machine wash the clothes in order to finish the job. Using it as a pretreater is probably the easiest method, but you would have to wait for the wash cycle in order to wear the item, or see the full results. You could also remove the whole spot without washing the item as well. This is good if you are in a time crunch and want to wear the shirt right away, or if you are cleaning a more delicate item that can not be machine washed.

No matter which way, you choose to approach this job, you will want to use the paste version of Quick N Brite, full strength. For other types of laundry spots, you can use a heavy solution in a spray bottle, but this one is pretty tough, so you will want to bust out the big guns. This high concentrated natural cleaner is meant to be diluted based upon the job type, so for hard core jobs like this one, just use it straight. A lighter solution would work in most cases, but it might them require multiple applications depending upon severity, so to keep the job quick and simple just use it full strength.

For use as a pretreater, follow these steps:

  1. Apply the paste full strength to the affected area.
  2. When applying, use your fingernail, an old toothbrush or something similar to work it in. You could also apply the cleaner to the fabric, and then grab the fabric with either hand and rub back and forth on itself to achieve the same sort of light scrub upon application. You want to break the surface tension as you apply the cleaner in order to assure it is able to fully penetrate to lift the stain. Full on scrubbing is not necessary, but a technique like this will give better results and reduce overall time needed.
  3. Let the cleaner sit for at least 20-30 minutes. For tough spots, or ones that have been washed in, or set in by use of other cleaners, let it sit overnight.
  4. After sitting, place the garment in the wash and launder like normal.
  5. Once the wash and dry cycle is complete, your stain should be gone. If light discoloration still remains, just repeat these steps to completely remove it, or follow the more manual style directions below. For most situations, a single wash cycle will do the trick after proper application, so a second round would not be necessary.

Complete Removal – No Machine Washing.

  1. If you are pressed for time, washing something delicate, or just prefer to completely remove the stain prior to washing, then follow these steps. This method is also a little more effective for the more difficult situations. If you have tried the method above, and did not achieve desired results, then this one may work better for you.
  2. It may help to prepare the area first. For some fabric types, you may want to skip this step in order to use less moisture. To prepare the area, get it wet with warm or hot water, or spray on a heavy solution of Quick N Brite.
  3. Once prepared, apply the cleaner full strength. For best results you should use the paste, but the liquid version will also work.
  4. When applying the cleaner, lightly scrub it in with a fingernail or brush. You can also use the fabric itself depending upon type. Just rub one part on another in order to work the cleaner in and begin the removal process.
  5. For light staining, you can skip to the next step. For best results you will want to let the cleaner sit for 20-30 minutes. If the spot is not too bad, you can skip this step to save time. If you do not get the results desired, try over and either include this step, or extend the time you let it sit. This cleaner breaks down the sweat stain and lifts it up as it sits. The more time you leave it on there, the longer it will be working to clean your spot.
  6. To remove the spot after applying the cleaner, you can rinse clean under the faucet, or buff it out with a clean, dry towel. When you buff with a terry cloth towel, the yellow or brown color will transfer from the armpit of your shirt onto that towel.

Letting it sit is the most important step. The reason why sweat and perspiration stains are nearly impossible for other cleaners to remove is due to the unique make-up of the spot. This type of stain embeds itself into fabric quite well, and forms a strong bond. Because of the chemical composition of the actual sweat, certain products will make it change colors or darken, and others will either do nothing, or do very little while making the bond stronger between the fabric and yellow coloration. When you let Quick N Brite sit on the fabric, it will begin to break down the stinky spot, and release the bond with the fabric. Over time it will completely break it down, and allow it to float just off the surface of your shirt or other garment. Once this process has completed, you can toss it in the washing machine, or take a terry cloth towel and wipe the yellow away. Because it was loosened and lifted by the cleaner prior to laundering, a stain that used to be impossible to get clean will wash out just like any regular dirt.

Preventing Future Problems

Not sweating would be one way to prevent future stains, but since this is not actually possible, there are some other things you can do instead. Your body needs to release moisture in order to cool itself down. One of the main places it does this is under your arms. The eccrine glands are the ones found in the highest concentration in your pits. They are responsible for the bulk of the perspiration that takes place under your arms, and throughout the rest of your body. Things like heat, exercise, stress or nervousness can really increase production, so keeping these things to a minimum will natural cut down on production, and therefore, staining.

Because aluminum as an ingredient is so responsible for the really tough spots we find on clothes, eliminating that will drastically reduce the occurrence of stubborn stains for most people. More natural alternatives, will not have the same sweat prevention abilities, but they also won’t lead to garment damaging spots because the stain may not be as severe. Some of these natural products will still contain some sort of acid in place of the aluminum, and that is also linked to the same types of problems, although it is not as notorious. If you do switch, and are still having trouble, try finding a deodorant without acids or aluminum. Other simple things you can do include using less deodorant, letting it dry before dressing, or rinsing your shirt thoroughly prior to placing in the laundry basket at the end of the day.

No matter what measures you take, you are going to get a stain or two in your pit or some other common place. There are certain things you can do to prevent new ones, or reduce severity, but sooner or later you will be faced with cleaning one from your shirt or hat. When this happens, it is best to have a proven product and technique to get rid of it. Quick n Brite [5] works great for perspiration stains, and it will also remove other spots on laundry that most products are unable to handle. You could scrub and scrub, or do load after load, but with this stuff it will never be necessary. Because it works differently than most other products out there, it is able to remove one of the toughest laundry stains there is, when most others fail.

So run, jump, jog or play ball, and don’t worry about the moisture. You will no longer need to worry about ugly stains in your pits, around the brim of your hat or down your back. This powerful cleaning product is the perfect choice for combating this problem because it makes it easy to remove sweat stains from any type of clothing, and you are pretty much guaranteed results.

Because it works so well on sweat stains, you know it can easily tackle other minor spots with ease. This one is pretty tough, but Quick N Bite makes it simple to handle. Most other common stains will actually be easier to remove, and you can do it with less of the cleaner. For a job like this, you will definitely want to use the paste full strength, but for more simple stuff, you can mix just 3  tablespoons into a spray bottle and use it as a pre-treating spray(heavy solution) for any mess you see on your clothes. When compared for performance, this  is the best laundry pre-treater available. It removes tough spotting and set in stains with ease. You can use it for grass, regular dirt, blood, oil, grease, juice and so much more, and you never have to wonder if it is safe for a particular type of fabric. If you can safely get it wet with water, you can clean it with Quick N Brite. When you also look at how safe it is, and the fact that it contains no toxic substances, it is basically unmatched for overall value.

Quick n Brite is non-toxic and safe around children and pets. It is also 100% biodegradable. Whats even better is that Quick n Brite has hundreds of uses for cleaning all over your home. Buy it for an easy way to clean and remove your sweat and perspiration stains, but use it everywhere else too. It will save the day by eliminating ugly yellow or brown spots on any type of clothing, but then it will continue to amaze you as it cleans other grime all over your home.

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80 Comments To "How to Remove Sweat and Perspiration Stains"

#1 Comment By Susan On 07/18/2006 @ 4:30 PM

I just ordered some of that Quick Brite you were talking about, and it worked fantastically on my laundry. I used it to not only remove sweat stains, but it worked on blood and grass stains too. Thank You so much for your advice.

Susan

#2 Comment By Allan Brant On 02/24/2007 @ 10:32 AM

So the question is – will this work to remove sweat stains on caps???

#3 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 02/26/2007 @ 4:27 PM

Absolutely. Just soak the cap overnight in a solution of Quick n Brite and water, then launder the next day. If it is a hat that can’t be washed in a machine, just apply the paste full strength to the stains using your fingernail or a toothbrush and let it sit for a while. Come back with a dry terry cloth towel and buff the stain out. You may need to apply a little water to completely flush out the stain. Repeat this process as necessary depending on the degree of the stain. Quick n Brite is safe to use on virtually every surface, and won’t harm or bleach anything you put it on.

#4 Comment By Sterck On 05/30/2007 @ 9:45 PM

I have a men’s hat (full brim all the way around the hat) — It is an off white color and 80% cotton – 20% linen. Will this work on a hat such as this with sweat stains? Thank you.

#5 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 05/30/2007 @ 10:01 PM

It will absolutely work on your hat. No need to worry about colors or fabrics with Quick’n Brite because it is non toxic and chemical free. You could use the cleaner directly on the hat, or let it soak in a solution of Q&B and water. Either way it will completely remove those unsightly stains.

#6 Comment By Rhonda On 07/16/2007 @ 10:53 AM

I tried it on several white shirts with yellow perspiration stains and it did not work. I first tried rubbing in the paste, waiting 20 minutes, then putting in the washing machine. When that didn’t work, I tried again, this time letting the shirts sit overnight before washing. I can’t believe I just spent as much in shipping as the cost of the product only to be disappointed.

#7 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 07/16/2007 @ 3:11 PM

Rhonda-
Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. We recommend Quick’n Brite because we find it to be the best, and most safe method for various cleaning chores.

So…Try this. Wet the area with warm water first. Then work the paste into the stain using your fingernail or a brush. This will break the surface tension and allow the Quick’n Brite to penetrate the stain. Once the cleaner is worked in, just let it sit for a t least 20 minutes, but preferably overnight. Then rinse clean or put in the washing machine for laundering. For stains that have been around a long time or for severe stains, you may have to repeat the process to completely remove the stains. For really bad stains, or if this process still doesn’t work, you can make the cleaner even stronger by heating it up. Use the stove or microwave to heat it at a low setting. Once it becomes liquified, it is super strong. Wet the area with hot water, and then use the heated quick’n brite for the cleaning process. Quick’n Brite is guaranteed to work and comes with a full money back guarantee. Not only will it remove perspiration stains, but it will also clean hundreds of other things all over your home better than traditional methods.

#8 Comment By soeung On 08/20/2007 @ 1:26 AM

i have a grey dress shirt (97% cotton, 3% lycra spandex) from EXPRESS. it has dicoloration on the front collar portion. i was suprprised that the back o fmy neck didn’t cause any dicoloration.

the color is kind of purple.

i’ve used shout…. used shampoo…

will this be good? or should i take it to the cleaners?

thanks

#9 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/20/2007 @ 5:42 PM

Quick’n Brite works on any fabric, and won’t harm or discolor anything it is used on. It will also work well for set in stains. It doesn’t matter what you have tried to use in the past, or even if it a washed in stain. The purple coloring is probably due to a darkening of the gray color of the shirt. Before taking it to the cleaners, you should give Quick’n Brite a shot. The only thing it won’t clean is permanent inks or dies. Thats it! Buy it for the sweat stain and keep it handy for the hundreds of other uses it is good for.

#10 Comment By dave On 08/22/2007 @ 12:39 AM

Hi,

I have a gray shirt that has turned orange and a blue shirt that has turned white by the armpits. Would this product remove the stain or is the color some type of chemical reaction with the dye in the shirt that can’t be removed?

Thanks for you help.

#11 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/22/2007 @ 8:36 PM

Sometimes a white stain is caused by deodorant and not the sweat itself. Also without seeing it or the orangish stain it is hard to determine, without a doubt what actually caused them. There is a definite possibility of a chemical reaction being the cause. If it is indeed a sweat stain, Quick’n Brite will clean it for sure. Washed in deodorant stains are a bit harder, but will be removed with several applications too. The other stain could go either way, but without seeing it we can’t say for sure. In general, Quick’n Brite removes stains from clothing that nothing else even comes close with. You never run any risk of damage, so it can’t hurt to try it rather than tossing out an expensive article of clothing.

#12 Comment By Martin On 08/24/2007 @ 2:07 PM

I have a Gi that I use when training brazilian jiujitsu and over time it has stained extensively, both gray and yellow, especially on the inside upper back, armpits, neck and other areas. The Gi is supposed to be white, but now it is mostly yellow/gray in many areas. Will Quick n Brite solve this?

#13 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/24/2007 @ 8:05 PM

From the sound of it, Quick’n Brite would work great. This discoloration is most likely all sweat, and can be easily taken out of the fabric. For your situation it will be best to soak the whole garment since the areas of staining are so large. Simply fill a bucket or sink with hot water, and add Quick’n Brite to it. Make sure the cleaner is fully mixed with the water and then place the gi in to sit over night. If the stains are really bad you can apply some Q&B directly to the stains before soaking. Once it has soaked over night, just launder as usual and the stains should be removed. If there are still areas of stain left, repeat this process, but definitely apply paste to the fabric the second time prior to soaking. We also carry an all-natural [6]that can be used to whiten whites and brighten brights without the need for harmful bleach. It is an all natural detergent booster and stain fighter. This would be used to keep your gi looking great after quick n brite removes the stains.

#14 Comment By CE On 08/28/2007 @ 12:41 AM

This sounds like a miracle product. I have a dark blue cap with white embroidered words, and the sweat stain has bleached out the cap in some areas. Will this work for such a thing ? I have already used detergent to wash out the stain, but upon soaking, it seemed to have disappeared, but when i wrung out the water for it to dry, the stain re-emerged to the eye… not sure if this would work.

#15 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/28/2007 @ 5:13 PM

Its less of a miracle product, and more just the right product for the job. Some of the results you get from Quick’n Brite seem like a miracle, but thats just because it is a really efficient cleaner. It works simply by breaking apart organic stains and build-up. It then floats it just off the affected surface so it is easy to remove. From the sound of your story, Q&B would work great. Just add some of the [7]to water and let the hat soak over night. The next day you can either launder or rinse clean.

#16 Comment By Janette On 02/25/2008 @ 8:29 PM

will Quick N Brite also work on set in stains that are unknown?

#17 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 02/29/2008 @ 6:11 PM

Absolutely. Quick’n Brite works on stains that other cleaners won’t touch. It can be virtually anything and Quick’n Brite will do the job. The only things it doesn’t remove are permanent inks and dyes and rust. That’s it! Everything else is fair game.

#18 Comment By Kate On 03/18/2008 @ 6:41 AM

I have rust on my white skirt because the buttons were made from crappy metal so after my mom washed, there are yellow spots everywhere. Can this product get rid of the rust stains on my skirt?

#19 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 03/18/2008 @ 9:29 PM

The only two things that quick n brite isn’t guaranteed to remove are permanent inks and dyes and rust stains. For this reason we can not recommend it for your particular application. It would probably do a good job, but due to the nature of the stain we can’t guarantee success. Most time this cleaner will remove stains that other cleaners have no chance with. A rust stain will be one of the hardest to deal with, but it is not necessarily impossible.

#20 Comment By Debbie On 07/27/2009 @ 5:19 PM

This product sounds great, but what about every day use? My husband is on roofs a lot and every day comes home with a sweat-stained hat and shirt. I don’t want to go through the hassle of letting them sit every time. Is there not something out there that you can just add to the regular wash? Borox maybe?

#21 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 07/27/2009 @ 5:42 PM

You CAN use Quick’n Brite every day for this type of application. It can be used as described above to remove tough, set in staining. For daily sweat, just adding it to your wash as an additive would work as well. You could either use it in addition to your current detergent, or as an alternative. The liquid version of Quick’n Brite will be best suited for this application due to convenience. Basically you would just add a small amount of liquid to your washing machine when starting a load. This should give you the extra power necessary to remove those sweat stains. For any really tough stains left over, then try the more intensive cleaning described above. You should not always have to let them sit over night. This method is just the most thorough, so results are easier to guarantee.

#22 Comment By Joseph On 08/24/2009 @ 11:07 PM

So.. I have a white hat that has sweat stains.. And has been stepped on so has a black foot mark over it.. Kids.

Would this work on the sweat stains AND the foot print?

Theres another red stain on the back of the cap and dirt stains across the stiches. This sounds like a good product but will it work with all of these stains?

#23 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/25/2009 @ 1:29 PM

Believe it or not. YES. Quick’n Brite can be used to safely remove all three of these stains. Simply approach the other two in the same manner as the sweat stain. The footprint should be even easier to remove than the perspiration. Once again though, this cleaner is completely safe to use on this type of job, and you run no risk of ruining your hat in the process.

#24 Comment By Joseph On 08/25/2009 @ 9:43 PM

So how do I go about applying the product? And how would a wash it out?

#25 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/26/2009 @ 1:43 PM

The best place to start would be using a heavy solution in a spray bottle. Simply mix aprox 3tbs of the the cleaner into a quart sized spray bottle. It is easiest to use the liquid or the paste can be used if is melted first. Once you have the cleaner diluted, simply spray it on the stain, let it sit for a minute, and then buff the area clean with a dry terry cloth towel. You will see the stain transfer from your hat to the towel. If it is a tougher stain, just use the paste or liquid full strength on the stain. If this is a washable hat, you could also apply the cleaner and let it sit overnight, and then send the hat through the laundry the next day. Remember: [8] is safe for practically any surface, and it is totally safe for it to touch your skin, or be used around kids and pets. Beyond that, it is incredibly effective, and super easy to use.

#26 Comment By Joseph On 08/26/2009 @ 9:42 PM

I see you have some Q@B liquid concentrate, that would be best for me to use, I love the hat and would like it to be as good as it was before.

It also has black logos on the right side of it, will the Liquid smudge the colors together?

I know I ask alot of questions.. I just like to be sure about whatever I buy, Thank you for your time!

#27 Comment By Joseph On 08/26/2009 @ 9:49 PM

1 more question.. Is the liquid Made for small stains or the bigger house stains? The paste seems more appropriate for my small hat.

Other than that I got just about all the information from you I need, Thank you for your time and patience.

#28 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 08/28/2009 @ 1:43 PM

The [7] is mainly for convenience, but the [9] will always be slightly stronger for really tough jobs. If mixing into water it is easier to use the liquid. You can always add the paste to water, but you just have to melt it in the microwave first to liquify it. If you are going to just “spot clean” or pre-treat the hat, then you may be better off with the paste. Either version will clean your hat, and it really comes down to personal preference. You can always go with our [10] and get both versions of the cleaner. As for colors smudging together; that is not something you will need to worry about. Quick’n Brite is safe to use on any color fabric, and will not cause a problem on the black part of your hat.

#29 Comment By Weirdo_with a nasty stain On 09/04/2009 @ 11:28 PM

OKay i have a stain from a work shirt that is a light blue. And the stain is turning to a light yellow with hits of blue? Will this work? I cannot ruin the shirt because, its a work shirt i HAVE to wear?

#30 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 09/08/2009 @ 11:58 AM

This is a pretty normal color for a sweat stain. It is usually a combination of deodorant and sweat causing this discoloration. [8] is a great product to use because you never have to worry about it ruining the surface you are cleaning and it works great on just about anything. You can certainly use it with extreme confidence to clean your shirt, and if you continue to use it regularly, you will never have to worry about sweat stains again.

#31 Comment By Barbara Lee On 09/23/2009 @ 1:33 AM

I just bought some very expensive sheets – blue. My husband has sweated terribly on the pillow case. I did a cold water pre soak and a cold water wash. No luck. Will this product take the stain out? It is covering almost the whole pilllow case. Can I use the liquid product on this stain? Also, will Quick n Brite work on grease stains left from a lubrication product? Thanks.

#32 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 09/25/2009 @ 6:12 PM

WOW. Sounds like somebody liked the new set of sheets. 🙂 Certainly Quick’n Brite would work for sweat stains on sheets. Exact fabric type doesn’t even make a difference. Also the fact that you have already washed the sheets will not make it less effective either. Just use the methods outlined above and you will be quite happy with the results. As for the grease stain, you are in luck because Quick’n Brite is also an incredibly good degreaser. For this reason you can use it to clean ovens, kitchen cabinets, oil stains on your driveway, and definitely the greasy stain on your new sheets. Attack the this stain just like the sweat. Pretreat and wash or just spot clean. Either way, Quick’n Brite will be quite effective on this sort of mess.

#33 Comment By miss ward On 01/12/2010 @ 1:43 AM

can u use it on couches

#34 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 01/15/2010 @ 5:56 PM

Yes. You can use it on any couch, and virtually any other surface as well. It is totally safe and extremely effective!

#35 Comment By Burton Haynes On 04/22/2010 @ 8:47 PM

Let your shoes dry out completely so that bacteria don’t set up camp in there. is another way to stop foot odor

#36 Comment By Kimbelry On 07/13/2010 @ 1:10 PM

I am looking for a way to remove dark sweat stain from the pit areas of colored t-shirts. I use that salt stick deorderant so not the normal stuff people use that has a bunch of chemical in it. I tried soaking in vinegar and washing but it did nothing. I don’t want the color to be dyed out of these shirts and they have been washed and dryed many times. Can I safely use this without the colors being altered? There is no yellow in the stains they are just dark. Thanks!

#37 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 07/13/2010 @ 3:01 PM

You can use Quick n Brite without any risk or reason to worry. It is not possible for it to bleach or in any way remove the coloring from your shirt. It is all natural and uses enzymes to break apart stains and lift them out of fabrics. It will work just as well on the sweat stains on your shirt, despite the lack of yellowing or color of fabric. It also does not matter that you have washed in the stains. Quick n Brite works on washed in stains too! Your salt stick style deodorant should not pose a problem either as QB has proven to be great at removing salty hard water stains, and virtually and other kind of organic build-up or staining.

#38 Comment By Printed sheets On 09/18/2010 @ 7:58 PM

Does Quick N Brite work on printed sheets? I have a lovely duvet cover with a white background and a beautiful botanical pattern on it. I don’t want the Quick N Brite to fade or alter the pattern in any way. Can I still use this product to remove the sweat stains on the white part without worrying that it will affect the rest of the pattern? Thanks!

#39 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 09/20/2010 @ 10:58 AM

You bet you can! There is absolutely no risk to the printed pattern on your sheets. Quick n Brite will clean the sweat without fading, removing or altering the print in any way.

#40 Comment By gabby On 10/10/2010 @ 11:03 AM

okay but my question is… is quick and bright for white clothes or colored clothes becuase i have a gray sweter that has deoterant stains and its been like that for a very long time

#41 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 10/12/2010 @ 3:12 PM

Hard to believe, but Quick n Brite can be used on whites or colored clothes without worrying about ruining them. It is not a bleach or anything similar, so you are not running a risk of damage when you use it. It would work great on your gray sweater. It breaks apart the stain naturally, so that it is easy to remove, there are no harsh chemicals or dangerous solvents involved.

#42 Comment By Tracy On 10/23/2010 @ 8:08 PM

I have been battling with a white gi for months! Where can I get this stuff??

#43 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 11/03/2010 @ 4:06 PM

Find it here: [11]

#44 Comment By bran On 11/02/2010 @ 11:10 PM

I sweat a lot and all of my white shirts have sweat stains. Where i live we have brown tinted water and i think this makes it worse. I recently noticed that my sheets are also stained I guess from me sweating at night. Do you think the Quick n Brite will work for me?

#45 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 11/03/2010 @ 4:10 PM

It will absolutely work for you. Sweat stains on any fabric are no match for the cleaning power of Quick n Brite. Try it for yourself and you won’t be disappointed.

#46 Comment By Suzanne On 11/22/2010 @ 1:25 PM

I have some antique doll bedding that is red and white checked. It has gotten yellow stains over the years that I would like to remove, but I am terrified of the red running and ruining the whole thing. Would Quick n Brite be appropriate for this situation? Thanks so much for your time. 🙂

#47 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 11/24/2010 @ 5:28 PM

Yes. Quick n Brite would be a good choice. It is safe to use on any fabric, and won’t cause colors to bleed. If the discoloration is due to aging and the natural deterioration of the fabric then it is not a stain that can be removed though. If it is staining that has set in over time then you should be in good shape.

#48 Comment By Jenny On 01/02/2011 @ 5:11 PM

Hi I have a question.

How much are you getting paid to recommend Quick n Brite? It must be a lot!

#49 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 01/03/2011 @ 2:41 PM

Actually we sell it. There is no money made off the recommendation itself. We have been selling this cleaner for more than 25 years now, and the real reason that we recommend it is: IT WORKS. This stuff is so amazing, and can be used for so many different cleaning tasks, that we find customers have better results when they can follow specific steps for each type of cleaning job. It is not sold as a sweat stain remover, but that is one of the hundreds of stains and messes that it will produce outstanding results with.

#50 Comment By Dusty On 01/21/2011 @ 2:19 PM

Really Any fabric? How about lightweight silk or cashmere?

Thanks so much.

#51 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 01/21/2011 @ 5:31 PM

Yeppers. Even delicate fabrics like silk are safe. This stuff is gentle on everything but the stain.

#52 Comment By Mitch On 02/13/2011 @ 11:29 AM

Quick n Brite is a great product and man I vouch for these thing!

Mitch

#53 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 03/11/2011 @ 8:00 PM

Thanks for the endorsement Mitch!

#54 Comment By Tabla tip tigla On 02/26/2011 @ 12:52 PM

Really Any fabric? How about lightweight silk or cashmere?

#55 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 03/11/2011 @ 7:54 PM

Yep. You got it. Because even dainty women sweat, this will work on fancy delicate fabrics too!

#56 Comment By Rina On 05/14/2011 @ 5:06 PM

Will Quick n Brite work on yellow oxidized stains on white cotton clothing?

#57 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 05/17/2011 @ 6:45 PM

Tough question… If it is a stain, then yes. If it is discoloration due to age or something like that, then the answer is no or maybe. Quick n Brite does not contain bleaching agents or anything harsh, so it does not exactly work like bleach does. It will break up and remove almost any kind of staining, but it will not “bleach” fabric. Sweat stains, grass stains, ball point pen and so much more can be removed with ease from any kind of fabric using this great cleaner. If you can provide more information about how the yellow color got there, we may be able to give a better answer and provide the steps necessary to clean it.

#58 Comment By KC On 05/25/2011 @ 1:09 PM

I have a white shirt that has been stained to the point of embarrassment. They’re basically stained brown now. I did all of these things that I later found out NOT to do with pit stains (such as washing with hot water, drying it, and using bleach and pre-wash sprays), and I’m afraid that there will be no way of recovering it. I’ve had the shirt now for a couple of years so the stains are not only brown, but well set in (due to the many loads done already on it). Is there any hope for recovering this shirt or is it done for?

#59 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 05/25/2011 @ 2:19 PM

There is hope. It won’t be as quick or easy as it would have if you had not done all of those things, but Quick n Brite should allow you to salvage this shirt. It works on set in and washed in stains, and will even remove stains that you have attempted to clean with different bleaches and cleansers. Give it a try, and you should be pleased with the results. If you really love that shirt, this stuff will help you enjoy it even longer.

#60 Comment By ABerry On 07/12/2011 @ 6:51 PM

Does the Quick Brite work on a skirt that I used Oxy Clean to get out a tomato stain, which didn’t help it, then I diluted bleach in water and put it on the stain then put it out in the sun, the stain came out BUT now my skirt has a LARGE yellow stain in front, like I pee’d on myself so I’m panicking because I LOVE that skirt.

#61 Comment By Anonymous On 07/12/2011 @ 11:20 PM

It sounds like what you have left is just a faded tomato stain. If this is the case then Quick n Brite should do the trick. It will work on stains that have set or washed in, and will even work on areas where you have used other cleaners. You wouldn’t want to walk around looking like you have a bladder problem, so give it a try and you should be please with the results.

#62 Comment By Jeffergy344 On 07/27/2011 @ 5:59 PM

would quick n brite work on spandex/lyrca?

#63 Comment By Anonymous On 07/27/2011 @ 6:48 PM

Yes it would. It is safe for, and works on any kind of fabric.

#64 Comment By woot On 08/07/2011 @ 10:23 PM

i have a dark blue hollister shirt that has sweat stains… it came out as these red/pink marks…
would quick n brite work for this and keep it navy blue?

#65 Comment By Anonymous On 08/08/2011 @ 4:04 PM

Yes it would. Quick n Brite usage will never result in discoloration or bleaching of any color or type of fabric. What did you already use on this? If it has been bleached, then nothing can bring the color back, but if this is just a stain brought on by washing in sweat and deodorant, then Quick N Brite can remove it.

#66 Comment By boxelder bug control On 08/27/2011 @ 5:10 AM

I have a white shirt and it has some tea stain…Since the shirt is new, I would like to know if quick n brite will work on tea and coffee stain.

#67 Comment By Anonymous On 08/29/2011 @ 5:01 PM

Yes it will. Coffee and tea are no match for Quick n Brite. It can remove these stains from any type of clothing but also carpet, upholstery and other fabrics.

#68 Comment By Laziocylealamares On 11/03/2011 @ 11:25 PM

Will quick and bright remove dirt inside the collar of my gi?

#69 Comment By Anonymous On 11/04/2011 @ 2:25 PM

Yes. It will. This type of stain is simple to remove with Quick n Brite.

#70 Comment By smith On 11/21/2011 @ 11:29 PM

I have a red and white lycra garment which has run horribly in the wash despite my best efforts to catch the color. Will the Quick N’Brite paste remove the red that has seeped into the white to bring the white color back out?

#71 Comment By Anonymous On 11/22/2011 @ 5:29 PM

This would not be guaranteed, but you would have a pretty good chance. Quick n Brite will not, for the most part, remove any permanent dyes. This is what makes it safe to use on any color or type of surface. Based upon the running that has happened, the red may not be 100% permanent, thus able to be removed. What has been observed is that this stuff works where other efforts fail. Give it a shot and you may be pleasantly surprised. It is not at all a bleach, but it is able to remove all sorts of tough stains.

#72 Comment By me. On 02/12/2012 @ 10:24 PM

…sounds like it was written by a paid spokesman…

#73 Comment By Anonymous On 02/13/2012 @ 8:30 PM

Well…kind of it is. We do sell Quick n Brite, but the reason for writing such an article is more about helping people clean a hard to remove stain than anything else. There are a lot of people out there with sweat stains, and very few products that actually work to remove them. So take it as paid advertisement if you like, but we are merely making people aware of a tried and true method to help with a problem they are searching for an answer to.

#74 Comment By Jeff On 07/29/2012 @ 8:55 AM

What is the best method and the best product type for removing sweat stains from white cotton sheets?

#75 Comment By goodtips On 08/27/2012 @ 4:30 PM

Just pre-treat them with some paste, and let siot overnight before laundering as usual. Work the cleaner into the stain with a brush, and make sure to use enough. Once worked in, simply fold the sheets over on themselves, and then toss in the laundry basket for a day or so. After washing like normal, the stain should wash clean.

#76 Comment By habiba On 08/26/2013 @ 8:11 PM

I accept your views that sweet stain is very difficult to vanish but natural cleaner with vinegar is very helpful. It can be quite useful when it comes to cleaning or you can use other chemical items like washing powder but vinegar is the comman item found in most household cupboards.

#77 Comment By notebook servisi On 10/04/2013 @ 7:46 PM

really nice one

#78 Comment By SimplyGoodStuff On 10/04/2013 @ 9:00 PM

Hey. You know. Glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment there mister servisi.

#79 Comment By Zequek Estrada On 06/10/2016 @ 10:41 PM

These sound like some really good suggestions for removing sweat from clothes. I don’t know if I have the patience and time to let everything sit. I’ll make a note of the ways to prevent future problems but because of my lifestyle, it may be a good idea to take my stuff to the dry cleaners.

#80 Comment By Jo On 09/20/2016 @ 11:07 AM

This will not and has not worked on hardened anti-deodorant and sweat build up. It simply does not have the correct ingredients to work, period.
If you have build up of the above, you need chemical warfare. No ‘house wives’ tips of vinegar, soda crystals, lemon juice etc etc will help you. Do not waste your money. I have tried them all literally all of them.
The only thing, and wish I had found it earlier, that worked was Deo-Go. It has a muriatic acid that will eat away what is aluminum and sweat build up. You need to work it in very well. I left it on for 90 mins then washed. Gone. brilliant. It’s a bit expensive but THE only thing that has worked.