How To Get Sweat Stains Out of Sweatshirts (Without Crying Into Them)
You know that horrifying moment when you spot a big, yellowish sweat stain on your favorite sweatshirt? Yeah… it’s like realizing you’ve been walking around with spinach in your teeth all day. Don’t panic. Don’t toss it in the trash. And for the love of donuts, don’t sniff it. We’ve got your back.
Step 1: Pretend You’re a Laundry Wizard 🧙♂️
Grab some baking soda, white vinegar, and dish soap. Why? Because together, these three are like the Avengers of stain removal. Sprinkle baking soda all over the stain like it’s fairy dust.
Step 2: Bubble Bubble, Sweat Stain Trouble 🫧
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water, then pour it on the baking soda. Watch it fizz like a middle school science project gone wrong. That’s the magic working.
Step 3: Scrub Like You Mean It 🧽
Use an old toothbrush to gently scrub the area. Pretend you’re brushing the sweatshirt’s teeth. Don’t go full Hulk on it, though—you don’t want to wreck the fabric.
Step 4: Rinse and Repeat (If Necessary)
Rinse with cold water. If the stain is still laughing at you, repeat the steps until it’s gone. Victory will taste sweet (but don’t actually taste it).
Step 5: Air Dry Like a Champion 🌬️
Skip the dryer unless you want to set that stain in like cement. Hang your sweatshirt up like the proud hero it is.
Bonus Tip:
If all else fails, you could always call it “vintage sweat couture” and pretend it’s intentional. But really… try this first.
This trick works wonders for most sweatshirts—especially funny graphic ones. (And hey, if it’s too far gone, maybe it’s the universe telling you it’s time for a new favorite.)