{"id":1563,"date":"2020-08-19T11:14:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T11:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=1563"},"modified":"2020-08-19T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T11:14:47","slug":"how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove sweat stains from sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a long day at work, nothing beats going back to your bed to get that well-deserved rest. However, diving into a bed covered in sweat stains isn\u2019t as appealing. They\u2019re tricky to remove, but it\u2019s not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>You can remove stubborn sweat stains from your sheets using borax, dish soap, and white distilled vinegar. These ingredients, combined with patience, can eliminate sweat stains from your sheets. Read on to see how you can get rid of these stains efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#Using_borax_and_dish_soap\" title=\"Using borax and dish soap\">Using borax and dish soap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#A_simple_dish_soap_oil-eliminating_solution\" title=\"A simple dish soap oil-eliminating solution\">A simple dish soap oil-eliminating solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#An_efficient_approach_with_distilled_white_vinegar\" title=\"An efficient approach with distilled white vinegar\">An efficient approach with distilled white vinegar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#Common_questions_about_sweat_stains\" title=\"Common questions about sweat stains\">Common questions about sweat stains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#Where_do_sweat_stains_come_from\" title=\"Where do sweat stains come from?\">Where do sweat stains come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#What_can_I_do_to_clean_my_sheets_if_Im_sensitive_to_scents\" title=\"What can I do to clean my sheets if I\u2019m sensitive to scents?\">What can I do to clean my sheets if I\u2019m sensitive to scents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#Why_do_sweat_stains_turn_brown_on_my_sheets\" title=\"Why do sweat stains turn brown on my sheets?\">Why do sweat stains turn brown on my sheets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_borax_and_dish_soap\"><\/span>Using borax and dish soap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just regularly washing your sheets doesn\u2019t always remove sweat stains completely as oil can penetrate the deepest fibers of your sheets. An excellent remedy that you can use to remove oil stains is a borax and dish soap solution. It helps eliminate the stains faster, and commercial borax acts as a great deodorizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to get rid of sweat stains on your sheets using borax and dish soap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Soak your sheet in hot water, but make sure that it\u2019s not boiling because it may damage your sheet\u2019s material.<\/li><li>Let your sheet soak in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Doing this helps loosen the oil stains for easier removal.<\/li><li>After the allotted time, create a borax and dish soap solution. You can do this by adding two tablespoons of dish soap, one cup of borax, and one cup of water in a container.<\/li><li>Ensure that the borax dissolves completely in the water to get the best results.<\/li><li>Once the borax completely dissolves, turn on your washing machine and place the solution inside its wash compartment.<\/li><li>Let your washing machine complete a seven-minute cycle to help loosen the oil stains more, making it easier for you to remove.<\/li><li>After seven minutes, wash your sheets normally using your preferred laundry detergent.<\/li><li>When the wash cycle finishes, the sweat stains should no longer be visible.<\/li><li>Air-dry the sheets or put in your dryer for faster results. Make sure the stains are totally gone before putting the sheets in the dryer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_simple_dish_soap_oil-eliminating_solution\"><\/span>A simple dish soap oil-eliminating solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way you can remove stubborn sweat stains is by using dish soap. You can find this standard kitchen item at your local supermarket, but you probably already have some waiting for you in your kitchen. It\u2019s a cost-effective and straightforward method that can remove stubborn oil stains fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to remove oil stains from your sheets with the help of dish soap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Pre-treat your sheet by soaking it in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Doing this can remove the dirt and oil residue from your sheet.<\/li><li>Prepare your dish soap solution. You can do this by adding three tablespoons of dish soap and three gallons of water.<\/li><li>Remove your sheet from the hot water and soak the sheet in the dish soap solution for 30 minutes.<\/li><li>After half an hour, brush the stained areas gently. Don\u2019t put too much force when brushing because it can damage your sheets.<\/li><li>After the sweat stains visibly lighten, rinse the sheet with cold water three times for the best results.<\/li><li>At this point, there should be no stains left. But if there still are stains on your sheet, repeat the process above.<\/li><li>When there are no visible stains left on your sheet, you can dry it. You can either let it air dry outdoors or put in your dryer for faster results. If you plan on letting it dry outside, ensure the sheet doesn\u2019t get exposed to sunlight as this can fade its colors.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on using your washing machine for this method, all you need to do is place a solution of three tablespoons of dish soap and one cup of water in its wash compartment. Then turn on the washing machine, put your sheet in it, and set your wash cycle for an hour. The stains will surely vanish with this approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_efficient_approach_with_distilled_white_vinegar\"><\/span>An efficient approach with distilled white vinegar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinegar is an everyday kitchen product that can help eliminate all sorts of stains, including stubborn sweat stains. This method is a straightforward and cost-effective way of removing sweat stains from your favorite sheets. You can buy vinegar from your local grocery store, or you can check inside your kitchen pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps that you can do to remove sweat stains from your sheets using distilled vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Once again, pre-treat your sheet by soaking it in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Doing this helps loosen the oil stains, making it easier for you to remove them altogether.<\/li><li>Turn on your washing machine and place one-third cup of distilled vinegar in its wash compartment.<\/li><li>Place your sheet inside the washing machine and set the washing cycle for 30 minutes.<\/li><li>After 30 minutes, fill up a pail with hot water and let your sheet soak in it for half an hour.&nbsp; Doing this can help remove the stains thoroughly.<\/li><li>After 30 minutes, wash your sheets regularly, using your preferred laundry detergent.<\/li><li>After the cycle, rinse your sheet three times. At this point, the stains should no longer be visible.<\/li><li>When there are no oil stains left, let your sheets air-dry or use your dryer for quick results. After this, you can now enjoy sleeping with clean bedsheets again.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_sweat_stains\"><\/span>Common questions about sweat stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_sweat_stains_come_from\"><\/span>Where do sweat stains come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweat stains are the product of your body\u2019s sweat and natural oils. Your sheets can easily get stains if you sweat during the night. You can avoid sweat accumulation by cleaning your body first before going to bed. However, oil production from the body varies from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, even if you sweat more than the average person, you don\u2019t need to worry about getting oil stains on your sheets because you can always remove them following the processes above. It\u2019s not only your sheets that sometimes suffer from sweat stains. Read here to learn how to get rid of sweat stains on<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-silk-blouses\/\"><strong>blouses<\/strong> <\/a>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-hats\/\">hats<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_to_clean_my_sheets_if_Im_sensitive_to_scents\"><\/span>What can I do to clean my sheets if I\u2019m sensitive to scents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best remedy for this is by finding out what exactly you\u2019re allergic or sensitive to. You can ask your doctors for advice and see which products can help you clean your sheets without triggering your sensitivity. It\u2019s best to check the ingredients for every cleaning product you plan on using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are many unscented laundry detergents these days. So, stick to one of those and avoid fabric softener. If you want the effects of fabric softener without the smell, use white vinegar. You should also use dryer balls rather than dryer sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_sweat_stains_turn_brown_on_my_sheets\"><\/span>Why do sweat stains turn brown on my sheets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sweat is composed of sugar, ammonia, salt, water, and urea. These compounds make your sheets turn brown because they react with your fabric, leaving unsightly stains. When the reaction occurs, and you don\u2019t notice it immediately, it can be hard to remove. However, you can use the processes above to get rid of these stains with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having stubborn sweat stains on your sheets can make your bedtime routine uncomfortable. However, you don\u2019t have to worry about cuddling with stained sheets anymore because you can use the processes above to remove them. They\u2019re easy to follow, making cleaning your sheet effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to remove sweat stains from sheets\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-remove-sweat-stains-from-sheets-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a long day at work, nothing beats going back to your bed to get that well-deserved rest. 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