Priyanka Tiwari
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Getting stains on shirt sleeves is common, especially during busy days. Whether it's cooking oil, ink, dirt, or sweat, these marks can ruin your favorite shirt. Luckily, several home remedies can help remove stubborn stains easily.
1. Baking Soda and Vinegar
Use for: Oil stains, sweat marks
How to Apply:
Sprinkle baking soda directly on the stain.
Pour vinegar on top—this will cause foaming.
Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
Gently scrub with an old toothbrush and rinse with water.
This combination breaks down greasy and set-in stains effectively.
2. Lemon Juice and Salt
Use for: Ink stains, sweat marks (on light-colored shirts)
How to Apply:
Sprinkle salt over the stain.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
Leave the fabric in the sun for 20 minutes.
Rinse with clean water.
Lemon acts as a natural bleach while salt helps scrub out pigment-based stains.
3. Liquid Detergent and Hot Water
Use for: Fresh stains, daily dirt
How to Apply:
For fresh stains, apply liquid detergent and wash immediately with hot water.
For older stains, apply detergent, let it sit for 30 minutes, then scrub with a brush and wash.
Hot water helps loosen dirt particles, while detergent cuts through grime.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide (for White Shirts)
Use for: Tough stains on white clothes
How to Apply:
Apply directly to the stain.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
Note: Always test on a small, hidden area first—especially for colored fabrics.
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