Removing yellow stains from clothing is not easy, but it is possible. Clothing, especially white clothing, will start to yellow either from sweat coming in to contact with the fabric or from aging. Once the fabric has yellowed, simply washing the clothing will not remove the stain and other cleaning tips have to be applied.
There are several options for removing yellow stains from clothing at home. You can use a store bought product specially made to brighten yellow stains or make one yourself. Be sure to choose the stain removal that best suits your clothing. Do not use a removal method for light colored clothing on dark colors as it can cause a permanent stain on the clothing.
Bleach
Bleach will remove any stain from white clothing. You can apply the bleach directly to the stain and allow it to sit before washing the clothing or you can apply bleach to your washing machine while washing. Only add bleach to the washing machine when it is full of white clothing. Bleach will remove the color from clothing; however, it may be too potent for delicate materials like silk.
RIT Color Remover
RIT Color Remover works to remove permanent stains on clothing. RIT Color Remover can be purchased in the laundry aisle of most drugstores, grocery stores, and super markets. RIT Color Remover is safer to use then bleach on lightly colored clothing, but may still stain dark clothing.
RIT White Wash
RIT White Wash removes yellow stains from white clothing much like bleach, however, RIT White Wash is less potent then bleach and safer to use and light colored clothing. Follow the directions carefully and do not apply RIT White Wash on dark fabrics.
