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It is possible to remove the stains left by the use of deodorant without using aggressive chemicals

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The combination of the use of deodorants and the use of some fabrics can result in yellow or whitish stains on clothes. Light clothes, in particular, tend to get yellowish stains from deodorant or sweat over time. In natural fabric items, such as cotton, deodorant also tends to accumulate more easily. But you don't have to use expensive chemicals to solve the problem. Learn how to remove deodorant stains from clothes in a natural way.

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The easiest stains to remove are those from synthetic fiber fabrics, such as polyester. Fine, delicate fabrics, such as silk, like cotton, are also more work. The most common stains are deodorant residues that remain in the underarms of shirts and shirts, either because of the product mixing with sweat or because the person got dressed before waiting for the deodorant to dry.

Deodorant sweat stains are the worst, especially if the person uses a product that contains aluminum salts, which are very common in most common antiperspirant deodorants. By themselves, these substances do not leave stains on fabrics, although their use is questioned by some scientific studies, but when combined with sweat they cause yellowish stains.

How to remove deodorant stains

As in the case of stains and the smell of white that is on clothes due to excessive sweating, it is also possible to use natural techniques to remove deodorant stains. Get to know some methods:

1) Apply lemon and baking soda

A wild card of homemade solutions, baking soda can also be used to remove deodorant stains. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with the broth of half a lemon. With the garment still dry, use a clothes brush to apply the paste over the stained areas. Rub the area lightly. Let it act for about 20 minutes. Then wash normally with soap and water. This mixture works well for larger or older stains, but if the stain has been washed and ironed many times it can be more difficult to remove.

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2) Apply vinegar and baking soda

In addition to being allies in household cleaning, vinegar and baking soda also serve to remove deodorant stains. Make a paste of white vinegar with baking soda and spread over the stained area. The method is the same as used in the previous recipe. Both lemon and vinegar have acidic properties, which help to remove deodorant stains. These natural products, as well as bicarbonate, also serve to kill bacteria that accumulate in the underarm region of clothing, often caused by axillary bromhidrosis (the dreaded hump).

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3) Apply vinegar

A good option on how to remove fresh deodorant stains is to apply a little white vinegar or alcohol vinegar directly on the affected area before washing. As it is an acidic product, mainly composed of acetic acid, vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent and also acts as a bactericide, if part of the stain is caused by bacteria present in sweat. Wet the stained area of ​​clothing well with white vinegar, wait 3-5 minutes, then wash normally.

4) Soak in vinegar before washing

This is an option similar to the previous one, but a little stronger. Fill a bucket or tank with enough water to cover your clothes. Add ½ cup of white alcohol vinegar for every 5 liters of water. Soak the clothes in this mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes (and a maximum of 2 hours). Then just wash normally with soap and water.

5. Use hydrogen peroxide

Another option for removing stains from fabrics is hydrogen peroxide. With the fabric dry, sprinkle with hydrogen peroxide (20 volumes) on the deodorant stain and let it act for about 5 minutes - if everything goes well you should see a foam with dirt coming out of the fabric fibers. Then wash normally. This technique works best on organic fabrics like cotton, wool and linen.

Old stains, which have already hardened, or too yellowish can take more work to get out. In such cases, one option is to combine the methods. Do method number 1, applying the lemon paste with baking soda, and then soak in the vinegar before washing the clothes. Another option is to pour a little more vinegar and baking soda directly into the washing machine (this technique can also be used for regular washing of clothes to prevent stain build-up).

But the best thing is to wait for the deodorant to dry before putting on your clothes. You can also use natural deodorants or even prepare your own homemade deodorant. Find out how in the article: “Do it yourself: homemade deodorant”.