Sperm stains can happen on many types of fabric. The most common fabrics include cotton, polyester, silk, linen, wool, and leather. If your garment is made from any of these materials and has been stained with sperm, it’s important to treat it right away before the stain has a chance to set in.
The best way to remove sperm stains from clothes is by using cold water and soap. You’ll want to soak the garment in cold water until the stain washes out completely or until there’s no sign of the stain at all. Once this happens, rinse the garment well and then hang it up to dry completely before wearing it again.
For the best ways to get sperm stains out of clothes, continue reading this guide including tips and tricks.
Does Sperm Stain White Clothes?
Yes, sperm stains can be found on white clothes. In fact, sperm is a colorless fluid that can easily be mistaken for urine or water. If you notice a wet spot on your clothing, you should check it out to make sure it isn’t something else.
Does Sperm Stain White Sheets
Sperm stains can also be found on white sheets and other white fabrics. The good news is that sperm will usually wash out of these items pretty easily with some soap and water.
Does Sperm Leave Yellow Stains
Sperm stains will leave a yellow stain on your sheets and clothes when it is left for some time. The longer the sperm dries, the more difficult it becomes to get rid of this stain.
Are Sperm Stains Permanent
The first thing that you should know about sperm stains on clothes is that they are not permanent. It may take time for the stain to disappear, but it will eventually go away. It’s important to remember that sperm does not stain clothes permanently and you do not need to throw away your favorite shirt just because of a little accident.
What Does Dried Up Sperm Look Like on Clothes?
Dried-up sperm looks like little balls of mucus and may leave behind any stains after it dries up. It’s easy to mistake dried-up sperm for other substances such as sweat or even urine because they all look very similar when they’ve been dried up.
How to Get Sperm Stains Out of White Clothes
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol has another great way to remove sperm stains from white fabrics: It works as a solvent, which means it will dissolve grease on contact.
- Spray rubbing alcohol onto the stain directly or pour some into a bowl.
- Soak the stain with a sponge or towel covered in rubbing alcohol.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes or so, then wash your garment as normal (without detergent).
- Repeat if necessary until all traces of sperm stains are gone.
Use Vinegar
White vinegar is an all-natural cleaner that you can use to remove sperm stains from clothes. You can also use it to remove stains from carpets or upholstery.
To clean your clothes with vinegar, mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 4 cups of warm water in a bowl. Lay the stained clothing on top of the bowl and soak for 30 minutes before washing as usual.
This should remove most sperm stains from your white clothing. If the stain has not come out completely after soaking, try using a scrub brush or toothbrush to scrub the stain until it comes out completely.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is another natural cleaning agent that works well at removing sperm stains from white clothing.
Mix 3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide with 1 tablespoon dishwashing detergent and 1 quart warm water in a bowl or bucket before soaking your stained clothing in it for 30 minutes (or overnight). Wash as usual after soaking the clothing in this solution overnight.
Lemon and Vinegar
It may seem odd, but lemon juice works really well for removing sperm stains from cotton clothing.
Simply squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before washing as usual in warm water with detergent. If you have time to spare, soak your clothes in white vinegar first before washing them, as usual, to get rid of any remaining sperm stains.
Dish Soap and Water Method
- Pour the hottest water possible into the sink. Rinse the sperm-stained area under very hot running water for at least one minute.
- Remove as much water as possible by patting or pressing out excess liquid with a clean white towel or paper towels.
- Mix two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid with four cups of hot water in a bowl large enough to hold all of your clothing items at once.
- Gently submerge each item into the soapy mixture. If necessary, let items soak overnight in this solution before washing them in the machine.
Baby Powder
Sprinkle baby powder on the stain and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Gently rub the baby powder into the stain until it disappears. Afterward, launder with warm water and a laundry detergent designed for stains on white clothes
Dawn Soap
Dawn dish soap is one of the best products for removing sperm stains from white clothes because it contains surfactants that lift greasy soils from fabric fibers and allow them to rinse away easily in cold water without leaving residue behind on your clothes.
Start by filling the sink with warm water and adding a few drops of dawn detergent. Add the stained garments and let them soak for at least 15 minutes before laundering normally in cold water with no other additives or softeners added.
WD-40 for stubborn formula stains
WD-40 will remove stubborn stains from clothing like baby formula and food spills by breaking down oil deposits that cause stains in fabrics over time.
The WD-40 will help lift those sperm stains from your white clothes so that they can be cleaned easier with other products like soap or detergent.
- To use this method, spray WD-40 directly onto the stain, then allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Rinse with cold water, then launder according to the garment’s care label. You may need to repeat this process if the stain isn’t completely removed after your first treatment.
