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
• White Vinegar

1. 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.

2. Soak stubborn stains overnight in an enzyme-containing laundry detergent.

3. Launder with your usual detergent and color-safe bleach in the warmest water safe for your garment.

Tips & Warnings

• Let your deodorant dry before dressing.

Who Can Help:

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on 8/8/2006 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.

on 4/2/2006 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.

on 3/2/2006 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!

on 2/2/2006 Take some OxiClean powder, and make a paste by adding some warm water. Dip the stain(s) in the paste, remove, and let sit overnight. Wash as you normally would, and you should see the results. It may take two or three attempts, but this method does work, even for those serious stains.

on 11/22/2005 The easiest way is to not use an antiperspirant or use a gel which doesn't leave white streaks in the first place. Old Spice has a really good High Endurance deodorant that lasts all day, and is not antiperspirant. It's rather well priced and if you don't sweat a lot, it's a very good product.