+ here’s an old post from when I used Pitas.com as my Blogging host.

.: Saturday, October 12, 2002, 12:25 a.m.. “good clean fun”.
Found during this morning’s brief bathroom reading, in a copy of NewScientist: “Textile experts at Cornell University have tested out the best ways to remove 250 kinds of stains, from antiperspirant to whiskey, using everyday products found in grocery stores or pharmacies.” Of particular interest to me is the removal of antiperspirant stains. A lot of my T-SHIRT’s, bought for their graphics, have these linear streaks of antiperspirant stains on them. I suspect it’s from being drenched in sweat when I go out and dance hard for hours, and the antiperspirant is sponged into the T-SHIRT. Then when it’s being washed the T-SHIRT folds and creases and the antiperspirant settles into linear patterns. All my T-Shirts have these faint markings on them, and it irritates my sense of orderliness.—so I’ll try this solution…..

PROCEDURES - GROUP 6 WATER SOLUBLE BODY WASTE, DEODORANTS, RED DYES
Follow these procedures for non-washable fabrics, testing all removers first on an inconspicuous area of the article. For washable articles, the same methods may be used for localized stain removal before laundering.
1. SPONGE with water.
2. With ABSORBENT PAD apply mild detergent solution and a few drops of ammonia. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean pad moistened with solution! FLUSH with water.
3. With ABSORBENT PAD apply detergent solution with a few drops of vinegar. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean pad moistened with solution. FLUSH with water.
4. With ABSORBENT PAD apply alcohol. Let stand as long as stain is being removed. For stronger fabrics, TAMP occasionally with spoon or brush. FLUSH with water.
5. BLEACH to remove final traces of stain. Apply bleach solution with MEDICINE DROPPER. Do not use chlorine solution on wool, silk, or spandex. Do not allow bleach to remain more than two minutes. FLUSH with water after each bleach application. Apply vinegar solution to remove excess chlorine, then FLUSH with water.

MILD LIQUID HAND DISHWASHING DETERGENT - DO NOT USE dishwashing machine detergent or strong built laundering detergents.

DETERGENT SOLUTION - Use mild liquid hand dishwashing detergent. Mix 1 teaspoon detergent with 1 cup of warm water.

WHITE VINEGAR SOLUTION - May be diluted. Add 2/3 cup of water to 1/3 cup of vinegar or add vinegar to detergent solution.

RUBBING OR DENATURED ALCOHOL - Sold in drug stores. DO NOT USE alcohol with added color or fragrance.

CHLORINE BLEACH - Used for local applications applied with medicine dropper. Mix 1 teaspoon of bleach with 1 tablespoon of water. DO NOT leave chlorine bleach solution in contact with fabric for more than 2 minutes. Flush with water after each application, then with vinegar solution. DO NOT USE chlorine bleach on wool, silk or spandex. For soaking or laundering, follow directions on the container.

Absorbent Materials: absorbent cotton, white facial tissues, white paper towels, soft white cloths, sponges (test for damage by chemicals first).