How to Get Rid of Deodorant Stains
Did that bargain antiperspirant leave you with embarrassing white streaks on your button-down shirt or unsightly wet marks on your favorite blouse? No worries--you can usually remove these blights without too much effort.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Color-safe Bleach
- Laundry Detergent With Enzymes
- Sponge
- White Vinegar
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Act as soon as possible to minimize chemical staining. Sponge white vinegar on the underarm stains to loosen the buildup of the deodorant's aluminum chloride or zinc salts, which discolor and weaken fabric over time.
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Soak stubborn stains overnight in an enzyme-containing laundry detergent.
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Launder with your usual detergent and color-safe bleach in the warmest water safe for your garment.
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Tips & Warnings
Let your deodorant dry before dressing.
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Comments
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Aug 08, 2006
Before putting on your shirt, fold it up, so when you put the shirt on, the stains will be on the inside of the shirt, and none on the outside. Or try a clear deodorant. -
Apr 02, 2006
The easiest way to remove blood from any fabric is simply hydrogen peroxide. I'm a nurse, and this is fast and instant. It's what hospitals and nursing homes use, and it's what I use on my scrubs. Try it just once and you'll see. No need to test any fabrics. I guarantee this will work.
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Apr 02, 2006
The easiest way to remove blood from any fabric is simply hydrogen peroxide. I'm a nurse, and this is fast and instant. It's what hospitals and nursing homes use, and it's what I use on my scrubs. Try it just once and you'll see. No need to test any fabrics. I guarantee this will work.
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Mar 02, 2006
Pre-treat the blood stain by rubbing your laundry detergent on to the stain and follow by rubbing with borax powder. Rub the borax powder into the detergent on the stain and wait about 30 minutes. Wash as usual. This really works!
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Mar 02, 2006
Pre-treat the blood stain by rubbing your laundry detergent on to the stain and follow by rubbing with borax powder. Rub the borax powder into the detergent on the stain and wait about 30 minutes. Wash as usual. This really works!
