What kind of yellow is it?
Yellow patches under the arms or on the back of the collar
Sweat. Use Enzyme Powered.
See Enzyme PoweredA grey-yellow line along the collar fold or cuffs
Body oils and grime. Use Pro Formula.
See Pro FormulaStiff, greasy build-up or white streaks under the arms
Deodorant residue. Use Pro Formula.
See Pro FormulaOrange or yellow marks on shoulders and necklines after a holiday
Suncream. Use Pro Formula.
See Pro FormulaBright yellow spots from food
Usually curry, turmeric or mustard. Use Enzyme Powered, and keep chlorine bleach away from it.
See Enzyme Powered
How to treat yellow sweat marks
Use the pink one: Enzyme PoweredOld yellowing that has been through many washes may need a second treatment. Repeat the spray, wait and wash rather than leaving it on longer.
- 1Spray directlySpray Enzyme Powered onto the stain until it's wet through. Don't rub: it pushes the stain deeper.
- 2Wait 1–3 minutesLeave it to work. Don't let it dry on the fabric; if it starts to, mist it again.
- 3Wash as normalWash with your usual detergent, following the care label. Check the stain has gone before tumble drying.
How to treat oily yellowing on collars, cuffs and necklines
Use the blue one: Pro Formula- 1Spray directlySpray Pro Formula onto the mark until it's covered, in a well-ventilated room. Ready to use: never add water.
- 2Wait 1–3 minutesLeave it to work. Don't let it dry on the fabric.
- 3Wash as normalWash with your usual detergent, following the care label. Air-dry first and check: heat can set any oily residue.
Why whites go yellow in the drawer
A white top that was put away clean-looking can come out yellow months later. Traces of sweat, body oil or skincare that the last wash didn't remove change colour over time. Treat any marks and wash whites before you store them for the season, and make sure they're completely dry.
Chlorine bleach isn't the answer for yellow underarm or collar marks: it doesn't break down sweat or body oils, and on a curry or turmeric spot it can turn the mark orange. Treat the stain with the right spray first.
Top tips
- Treat underarms and collars every few washes, not only when the yellow is obvious.
- Let deodorant dry fully before you get dressed.
- Air-dry treated whites and check them in daylight before using a dryer.
Questions
Sweat and deodorant build up in the fabric a little with each wear, and a normal wash doesn't fully remove them. Treat yellow sweat marks with Enzyme Powered and greasy deodorant build-up with Pro Formula, before the wash.
Yes, on different marks: for example Enzyme Powered on the underarms and Pro Formula on the collar. Don't layer both sprays on the same spot.
Yes. Both sprays are suitable for washable everyday fabrics including polyester and blends, and they're bleach-free. Follow the care label and test a hidden area first.
