Remove stains and underarm odor from Guayabera

Here we will tell you some secrets to look impeccable linen shirts and guayabera shirts, as it is super important how your shirt looks, you will see the perfect care of the armpits.

Discover how to wash and care for the underarms of your linen garments to keep them fresh and stain-free.

Linen shirts and guayaberas are very elegant and versatile garments that stand out for their freshness and sophistication. But like any garment, you have to take care of it so that it lasts over time and to keep it looking impeccable, you should pay special attention to the care of the armpits!

In this article, we will reveal the secrets to properly wash and care for this area, thus ensuring the durability and impeccable appearance of your linen shirts and guayaberas.

Cleanliness and freshness: the proper washing of linen underarms!

Underarms are an area prone to perspiration and, therefore, to the accumulation of stains and odors. Follow these tips to keep this area spotless:

Step 1: Wash your linen shirts and guayaberas after each use to prevent the accumulation of residues and stains. It doesn't cost you anything after taking a bath, give it a quick wipe with a laundry soap, it will take 5 minutes and your guayabera shirt will not be impregnated with other odors.

Step 2: Before washing, apply a mild stain remover or a mixture of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing soap. on the underarm area. This will help remove deodorant and sweat stains.

Step 3: Use cold or lukewarm water to wash your underarms. Avoid hot water! Remember that hot water can set stains and above all damage the linen fibers, linen is never washed with hot water.

Step 4: Do not rub aggressively, gently massage the underarm area in circular motions to remove stains and deodorant residue.

Step 5: Rinse the underarms well and make sure to remove any detergent or stain remover residue before the general washing of the garment.

Now let's wash it on gentle cycle in the washing machine.

Gentle cycle to maintain freshness

Linen is a delicate fiber that requires special care during washing.

Step 1: Select a gentle cycle in your washing machine to preserve the softness and structure of the linen fibers. Remember to wash in cold water, never hot as it shrinks the linen.

Step 2: Use a mild detergent, if your guayabera shirt is white you can use a little bleach, if it has some embroidery try to use a milder detergent suitable for all colors. Avoid the use of aggressive bleaches such as chlorine bleach, as they can damage the linen fibers and cause discoloration, especially in printed fabrics.

Step 3: Wash your linen shirts and guayaberas together with similar colored garments to avoid color transfer and protect the integrity of the linen.

Step 4: Do not spin-dry in the washing machine, as this can cause wrinkles and deformations in linen garments, as linen itself has a beautiful natural wrinkle, so no spin-drying and just hanging your guayabera in the sun will suffice.

About the exposure of your linen guayaberas to dry, you can do it in the sun or in the shade, you will not have any inconvenience because it is a friendly fabric with both climates, of course if your linen is printed, it will be better to dry it in the sun to avoid the wear of the colors.

We hope these tips have helped you not only to know how to keep your linen guayaberas shirts in shape, to avoid those horrible stains in the armpits, but also to maintain your clothes in general, because with good care you can use them impeccable for longer, and remember that impeccable is synonymous with elegance.