How do I remove a stain from my white shirt?

There is nothing more frustrating than staining your favourite shirt, especially when the shirt is white; some stains are very difficult to remove, if not impossible. LE CHEMISEUR® provides you with a few tips for removing the most common stains.

How to remove a red wine stain from a shirt?

Red wine is undoubtedly the most difficult drink to remove from fabric (unless you are a fan of tomato juice or red fruit and beetroot smoothies). Immediately apply fine salt to the stain to absorb the liquid. Once the liquid has been absorbed, dab the stain with water and washing-up liquid, then leave it to work. Finally, put it in your washing machine and run it at 30°.

How to remove a coffee stain from a shirt?

You have just arrived at the office and are quietly sipping your coffee when suddenly, a splash stains your beautiful shirt. The day is off to a good start! Don't panic, there are solutions to eliminate this brownish stain. Simply mix a little mineral water with soap or detergent and gently dab the stain. Then wash the shirt to remove the residue. If, unfortunately, you were unable to treat the stain immediately and had to wait until you got home, salt and baking soda can work effectively when the coffee stain is dry! Mix baking soda with salt and a little water. You will get a paste that you will apply to the stained area for about ten minutes. Then wash with fresh water; the residue will be completely eliminated after putting the shirt in the washing machine!
 

How to remove a sweat stain from a shirt? 

To overcome the problem of sweat marks, remember to let your deodorant dry before putting on your shirt to avoid any contact with the fabric. But if your perspiration plays tricks on you, get rid of the yellow stains. Two methods:

Supermarket stain remover

Apply a stain remover spray (such as K2R or similar) to the yellow stains, leave to act for a few minutes, and wash with the rest of your laundry. 

Effective, natural and inexpensive MacGyver-style cleaner

Pour 3 teaspoons of baking soda and 2 more of white vinegar into a bowl and mix well. Then brush the stains and scrub using an old toothbrush, leave to act for 45 minutes, put everything in the washing machine and you're done!

If you want to know more about shirt care tips, then visit our dedicated article "how to care for my shirt?".

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