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Old 02-21-21, 11:45 AM
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set-in banana stains messing up jersey pockets

I never would have thought that an ordinary banana could leave permanent stains in my bike jersey pockets. The way that bananas turn black as they spoil, seems to happen to the residue that is deposited on the jersey fabric. I have tried Clorox 2 in the wash and also spraying with Shout and spraying with Hydrogen Peroxide/Dawn dish detergent mix. Strangely, the banana stains have become set-in and my light colored jerseys all have these nasty stains which now are hopelessly set in.

If anybody knows a last ditch remedy, I sure would like to hear about it.
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Wear the Stain one on Night rides.
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Wear the Stain one on Night rides.
That's great but all of my bike jerseys that I wear (maybe 5 or 6 different ones) all have these same, nasty set in stains.
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Originally Posted by masi61
That's great but all of my bike jerseys that I wear (maybe 5 or 6 different ones) all have these same, nasty set in stains.
So only ride at night.
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i once witnessed someone slip and fall on a banana peel.
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Wear The Stained Ones at Night.
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Originally Posted by masi61
That's great but all of my bike jerseys that I wear (maybe 5 or 6 different ones) all have these same, nasty set in stains.
Post some Pics of all of the stains.
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Post some Pics of all of the stains.
I will try to do this tomorrow. I wear a lot of white jerseys from Voler.
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Or buy some of these.

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Ewwwwww lol.

I have a couple really ratty jerseys too. I only wear ‘em indoors.
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And stop carrying bananas in your jersey pockets.
Or use a baggie or something.
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Originally Posted by masi61
If anybody knows a last ditch remedy, I sure would like to hear about it.
1. Buy new jerseys.
2. Quit carrying bananas.
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I carry bananas lots. Not mostly white jerseys, but have a few, never noticed an issue.

Weird.
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All of your fancy cycling jerseys are probably made out of high tech man-made fabrics. The only way you will succeed in removing the stains is by removing the fabric as well. Sorry but you're SOL. Buy a new wardrobe and stop carrying bananas. In that vein, you're also probably one of the environmentally conscious dorks that toss their peels on the road - so that's a solution that benefits everyone.
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
I carry bananas lots. Not mostly white jerseys, but have a few, never noticed an issue.

Weird.
My laundry set up isn't the best at removing the toughest stains. I have a Bosch front loader and softened well water.
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Originally Posted by Walkerportis
i once witnessed someone slip and fall on a banana peel.
you know banana peels are actually very slippery. Some time ago, I stopped at a light and put down my foot down right onto a peel on the ground. Just like in a cartoon my foot slid right out and fell. As far as I could tell a kid in a stroller had dumped the peel overboard, like kids do with shoes, cups, socks, everything. I had a good laugh.
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Originally Posted by masi61
My laundry set up isn't the best at removing the toughest stains. I have a Bosch front loader and softened well water.
I looked at my jerseys- over a dozen, and don't see any stains, but most of them have wear spots above the right pocket that I think come from the banana stems-

never noticed that before.

Regional differences in bananas?
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
I looked at my jerseys- over a dozen, and don't see any stains, but most of them have wear spots above the right pocket that I think come from the banana stems-

never noticed that before.

Regional differences in bananas?
Not sure about that. I do like my bananas and I almost always embark on my rides with one banana, one apple and 1 Clif bar. I was doing some internet searching and saw something about taking borax powder and applying it full strength to the stained area then rinsing in a bucket of warm water. I may try this .
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Originally Posted by Joe Bikerider
you know banana peels are actually very slippery.
No way!
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I'm not going to be looking at your jersey pockets as I pass you. Even if you pass me, I still won't be looking. <grin>
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is that a banana stain, or were you too excited to see me?
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Originally Posted by masi61
I never would have thought that an ordinary banana could leave permanent stains in my bike jersey pockets. The way that bananas turn black as they spoil, seems to happen to the residue that is deposited on the jersey fabric. I have tried Clorox 2 in the wash and also spraying with Shout and spraying with Hydrogen Peroxide/Dawn dish detergent mix. Strangely, the banana stains have become set-in and my light colored jerseys all have these nasty stains which now are hopelessly set in.

If anybody knows a last ditch remedy, I sure would like to hear about it.
maybe wrap it with a condom next time
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Bananas should ONLY be masking taped to the top tube. Fold 1/2" of the end of the tape over itself for ease in high speed low drag renourish.
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