Getting rid of the smell of sweat: his removal from clothes using otstiryvaniya and other means

The high temperatures and increased physical activity with the onset of warm season selection increase human body sweat. Wet stains under the arms, on the back of a strong smell and cause discomfort. But the worst - is that he often kept the clothes even after washing.

Some people are constantly going perspiration. In others, it happens only in stressful situations during exercise or emotions. But for all, without exception, the smell of sweat is a source of great embarrassment, especially during an exam at the university, the bus ride, a romantic date.

The origin of the odor and its remedies

Sweat is released from the sweat glands. It consists of water, urea, salts, fat, carbohydrates and minerals. By itself, it does not smell, but the presence of bacteriaFor which warm sweat is a favorable environment, and causes a strong unpleasant smell.

Often certain specific aroma indicates systemic diseases:

• thyroid gland;
• kidney problems;
• hormonal disorders.

In most cases, we are confronted with the usual smell. Only a few of us daily personal hygiene enough to get rid of it. Most people use the funds in the form of a deodorant or antiperspirant, which significantly reduces the intensity of the odor, but does not eliminate it completely.

Deodorants only mask the odor and reduce sweat secretion for several hours.

machine wash

Often, even after a bath after a relatively short time, we again begin to feel the smell of sweat. The reason for this are bacteria that survive on clothing even after washing.

The most effective and easiest way to remove bacteria when washing clothes - high temperature. Unfortunately, not all clothes it may take such treatment and not being subjected to destruction. Only white cotton or linen items can wash out at high temperatures. Clothing comprising synthetic fibers and wool, may be deformed and discolored.

But you can get rid of the smell of sweat from his clothes with natural materials, low-cost and environmentally friendly.

An effective way to remove bacteria are chlorine or potassium permanganate. These products are available in household stores and use them to soak before washing.

means available

To remove the smell of sweat, you need to act quickly and begin to address the smell of shirts, dresses and jackets as soon as possible, without giving him time settle down and settle on the clothes. Do not leave your dirty clothes in the laundry basket until it is full.

Before washing, a sponge soaked in a solution of white vinegar and water in equal parts, you need to spread out on the ground dressed in the strongest odor and leave for 10-15 minutes.

Similarly, you can use lemon juice with water.

Good results in the elimination of odor of sweat from the garment can be prepared with water and soda. This solution rub the affected area and leave for 20 minutes. soda helps adjust the pH of the water and outputs the bacteria. It can be used for white and delicate items (nylon, rayon). Then you need to go to the usual washing, preferably with natural soap or household.

You can use a natural detergent (not suitable for wool, and should never be mixed with other types of detergents), in which there is bicarbonate. But if you use a different type of detergentIt is useful to add 4 tablespoons of baking soda or white vinegar (vinegar prevents the action of washing means and must be placed in the department of softener in the drawer so as to act when flushing over).

Do not use the dryer because the heat tends to fix the smell. Hang clothes in the open air immediately after the washing cycle.

Processing of different tissues

• Wool sweater to be conditioned for 10 minutes in cold water, which was previously dissolved dining coarse salt spoon, then it needs to be rinsed, and proceeding to wash delicate.
• Silk clothes must first be soaked in cold water for 10 minutes and then a solution of cold water and vinegar in equal proportions for 5 minutes before rinsing and washing.
• Synthetic fabrics must lie 5 minutes in cold water containing sodium bicarbonate (in a ratio of 3 cups of water and 1 tablespoon baking soda), then they must be washed and rinsed.

Formed sweat stains are very difficult to remove, especially on white clothing and breathable synthetic fabrics. There is no magic formula, but there are a few tips to prevent them and try to eliminate or at least minimize.

Problem Area: armpits

Typically, the spots are formed under the armpits. To prevent them, or remove, you need to take some action.

Use a deodorant that not contain aluminum. Besides the fact that it is harmful to health, aluminum also contributes to the formation of yellowish spots on the fabric after coming into contact with sweat.

Sweat stains need to be removed by following certain rules:

• do not wipe sweat spot, soak it in cold water;
• After soaking in water, flush position with a spot detergent containing active oxygen;
• Wet the stain with a solution of baking soda and water and leave to act for 30 minutes before proceeding to normal washing;
• white fabrics for wet sponge in ammonia and water (in equal parts), and let sit for 15 minutes before washing;
• Repeat the procedure, if the spots are stored;
• Never use bleach to remove the stains of sweat.

preventive measures

Although it seems a matter of course (often forget about it), never let sweaty clothes in contact with the net. Always carefully check every article of clothing.

Fighting the bacteria on clothes, we need to remember: you can not keep it in the basket a few days, because we are creating ideal the conditions for microbial breeding. If you can not immediately wash your clothes, it must be placed in a ventilated area.

Sometimes it happens that the smell of sweat is resistant to washing. This applies outerwear - coats and down jackets. They less prostrate washing so the smell of slowly but surely fixed on them. This recipe in order to help in this case: mix 1 cup of detergent for dishes, 800 ml of alcohol and 50 ml of white vinegar. Spray the solution on your clothes and leave for 20 minutes. After this wash.