A Note From Someone Who Almost Gave Up On a Favorite Shirt

I Almost Threw Away My Favorite Shirt Over a Stain.

It was one of those shirts. The fit was right, the color was right, I'd worn it a hundred times — and then the underarm stains showed up. That dull yellow tint that creeps in no matter how careful you are.

I tried the usual stuff. Regular detergent, a little scrubbing, hoping the next wash would finally get it. It didn't. I was one wash away from putting it in the donate pile.

Before I gave up on it, I tried a spray-on stain treatment made specifically for this — sweat and underarm marks. Spray it on, let it sit a few minutes, wash like normal. My shirt came back.

I don't know why I waited so long to actually deal with it instead of just avoiding wearing my own clothes.