As the weather gets warmer, Brits are spending more time outdoors, which means sweat, deodorant or sunscreen could leave yellow stains on white clothing11:46, 31 May 2026As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, people across the country are spending increasing amounts of time outdoors. Yet with this comes clothing marks, which tend to appear on white garments.‌Whether caused by perspiration, deodorant or sun cream, persistent yellow stains can prove difficult to shift. Sometimes, even after laundering them at a high temperature, yellow marks will remain visible. Fortunately, cleaning specialists at Shark Clean have revealed their leading removal techniques for addressing these stains this spring.‌The specialists said: "Choose an oxygen-powered stain remover, or make a paste from baking soda and water.‌"Brush your stain remover onto the yellow areas to target them." Baking soda offers a natural method to eliminate marks, and it can be bought for as little as 65p from supermarkets.Bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, tackles stains by functioning as an absorbent, neutraliser, and a gentle abrasive, reports the Express.‌Simply leave the treatment to work for 20 minutes, or for more persistent marks, allow the treatment to sit overnight.Then, launder the garment on your regular cycle in the washing machine, repeating the process if needed.If you're dealing with sun cream marks, typically around the neck, the specialists recommend using washing detergent and hot water.‌The specialists said: "Fill a sink or bowl with hot water and washing powder, following the manufacturer's instructions for quantities, or substitute washing powder for white vinegar." Submerge the item in the solution and allow it to soak for a short while before moving on to the next step.For particularly stubborn stains, opt for an oxygen-powered stain remover, or create a paste using baking soda and water.Article continues belowApply the stain remover directly onto the yellowed areas, leaving it to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with clean water.Next, put the garment through your regular washing machine cycle, repeating the treatment where needed.Ensure the clothing is completely dry before assessing the outcome.