Perspiration
Under the arms
The problem: It is difficult to stay dry when it is over 30°C in the shade! While sweating is a natural bodily function that helps regulate your internal temperature, it can also damage your shirts over time.
The solution? Often, marks that appear under the arms are caused by the reaction between our perspiration and the chemical components in deodorants. To prevent your clothes from wearing out too quickly, we recommend choosing a deodorant without aluminium salts.
Another simple tip: let your deodorant dry before putting on your shirt! This way, it will not come into direct contact with the fabric.
Finally, we recommend not waiting too long before washing your shirts after a hot day: the marks will have less time to set.
Around the collar
The problem: Just because this area is not visible does not mean it should be neglected! And while underarms are a problem for most of us, perspiration noticeably dulls the inside of the collar.
The solution? Whether for the underarms or the collar, you can try applying sorrel salt or white vinegar directly to the damaged areas, both known for their whitening properties without damaging the cotton.
In life, and especially in summer, no one is safe from staining a beautiful, immaculate shirt. Whether during a simple lunch with friends, a dinner aperitif or in the morning on waking, with a good coffee or a slice of homemade jam on toast!
As a general rule, if you stain your shirt and notice it imtely, there is one thing to know: take a sponge and very hot water, then gently dab the stain. Above all, do not rub too much and do not use soap or stain remover: this could discolour the fabric and irreversibly create a pale stain.
This technique works on all types of stains except blood, which will come out with cold water!
But how do you remove an ingrained stain?
Here are a few tips for the most common stains. These solutions do not guarantee that they will disappear, but should at least make them less visible.
