Washing sweat out

[Prudie]

Anyone got a remedy for removing sweat smell from a T-shirt? I've washed it twice, including with Ariel bio rubbed directly into armpits, but it's still there.

[cathfromsaron]

soak overnight in soda crystals?

[ladyalex]

Sounds funny, but after you've washed and dried it rub some roll on deodorant into the armpits and leave it for a day. Wash it again and the odour usually comes out.

[Prudie]

Thank you both, I'll try with the deo first (as I have that!) and then get some washing soda if it doesn't work!

[heathfield]

Add bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar to the washing machine. It might also help to use a spray bottle on the affected area filled with a tablespoon or so of vinegar to a cup of water, with a little washing up liquid added, and leave the clothing for a while before washing.

[Buenchico]

How are you drying the T-shirt? If you're tumble drying, try using a good old-fashioned washing line instead. (That always seems the best way to get clothes really fresh).

Chris

[ladyalex]

Let us know how you get on, please .

[Prudie]

I dry it naturally, it's real 'man sweat' and has defeated normal washing. I'd throw it away but it's a favourite. It only got this bad as it was repeatedly worn on a hot holiday. I'll let you know ladyalex.

[nungate]

Try soaking it in dissolved apsirins - it removes sweat stains therefore in theory ought to remove any lasting odours