Bleaching armpit stains from shirts, particularly white ones, can help restore their appearance. Based on standard laundry practices for bleaching white garments prone to such stains, you can effectively address these marks by incorporating bleach into your regular wash cycle, using the correct type for your shirt's fabric.
Here's how to bleach armpit shirts according to standard methods that align with best practices for stain removal:
Machine Washing with Bleach
The process involves a standard machine wash cycle with the addition of appropriate bleach.
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Prepare the Shirt: Ensure the shirt is suitable for bleaching (check the care tag). This method is primarily for white garments.
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Load the Machine: Place the shirt in the washing machine.
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Add Detergent and Water: Add your usual good detergent and set the machine to use hot water.
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Add Bleach: This is the crucial step, varying based on the shirt's fabric content:
- For white cotton or polyester shirts, add 1/3 cup Clorox® Bleach to the wash.
- For white items with spandex, add Clorox 2® for Colors to the wash.
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Run the Cycle: Allow the machine to complete the wash cycle as usual.
Choosing the Right Bleach
Selecting the correct type of bleach is essential to avoid damaging the shirt's fibers, especially if it contains materials like spandex.
| Shirt Fabric Type | Recommended Bleach |
|---|---|
| White Cotton or Polyester | Clorox® Bleach (1/3 cup) |
| White Items with Spandex | Clorox 2® for Colors |
By following these steps and using the appropriate bleach based on your shirt's material, you can work towards removing armpit stains during a standard machine wash.
