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Trying to get stains out of polo shirt

  • 15-11-2018 8:20pm
    #1
    TrueDub
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Would welcome some advice.

    I've a couple of relatively-new polo shirts which have stains on them (see photo).

    I've tried a Vanish stick and using washing-up liquid on them, to no effect. I don't think they're grease stains, as they're dry to the touch, and the shirts have been through the wash a few times now.

    Any & all advice welcome.

    polo_with_stain.png


Comments

  • #2
    Sardonicat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,437 ✭✭✭✭Sardonicat


    You could try spot cleaning them with a little bit of whitening toothpaste. That works a treat for food stains. Not sure how affective it would be if it's been through the wash a few times but worth a shot.

    Ace laundry bleach is very good too. You only need to use a little bit. It's very gentle. I always have a bottle on stand by. Just follow the instructions on the bottle.


  • #3
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,188 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    Don't do anything with bleach (even whitening toothpaste) or you'll end up with fade marks on the black fabric.
    I know you said you don't think so, but it looks like a set in grease stain - probably too late now after several washes but my go-to for those types of stains is to douse it in Fairy liquid, rub it in well, then wash at the highest temperature recommended on the care label. Worth a shot even now.
    Edited to add - mechanics use WD40 to remove oil stains from their clothes - maybe research that idea and give it a try?


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