set-in banana stains messing up jersey pockets
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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.
If anybody knows a last ditch remedy, I sure would like to hear about it.
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Ewwwwww lol.
I have a couple really ratty jerseys too. I only wear ‘em indoors.
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.
Or use a baggie or something.
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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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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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never noticed that before.
Regional differences in bananas?
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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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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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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.
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If anybody knows a last ditch remedy, I sure would like to hear about it.
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https://www.amazon.com/Banana-Saver-.../dp/B0050EIHIS
- Item model number : 609231
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