Not to sound like a TV commercial or anything, but … how often have you had to throw out white shirts because of unsightly yellow underarm stains? Well, those stains may not be a problem any longer, ...

It may not be great on the eyes, but it could be a new way to take care of those pit stains. By Andrew Paul Published Sep 3, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, ...

Forget harsh bleach—scientists have discovered that powerful blue LED light can erase yellow stains from sweat, food, and oils without harming delicate fabrics like silk. By harnessing oxygen in the ...

We all have that favorite piece of clothing, and we're all familiar with the sinking feeling when we spill something on it. But now, new reports have revealed a simple way to remove pesky stains. ACS ...

Exposing a sweat-like stain on cotton (left image) to a blue LED light for 10 minutes significantly removed the yellow color (right image). Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But ...

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are so ubiquitous that it's easy to forget just how much society relies on these underappreciated technological wonders. Yet, the history of the LED goes back further than ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...