Magic eraser sponge
If you get deodorant stains often times than a magic eraser sponge is your best friend. You can simply get it from a grocery or department store and make your life much easier. Dampen, squeeze and rub over the stained area and you’re set to go.
Ways to get dry deodorant stains out of clothes
Dry deodorant stains are a bit harder to remove as they set deep inside the fabric. Well, a little harder and time consuming too because it requires both washing and soaking but you can save your clothing by getting rid of pesky deodorant stains which is great.
Salt
Salt is an inexpensive and readily available ingredient to get off deodorant stains. You can use it in different ways. Salt is relatively safe to use even on colored clothing. One way to use it is to sprinkle it on wet stained area and leave it for some time. Before washing the garment, get the stained area wet again and scrub it with a little more salt. Launder as usual afterwards.
You can also dissolve the salt in hot water and saturate the stained area with it. Leave it for a couple of minutes and launder as normal.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice can be used effectively to get rid of deodorant stains. Prepare a solution by mixing equal parts water and lemon juice. Next, saturate the stained underarm area with the solution; leave it for a couple of minutes and launder as normal.
White vinegar
Pour some white vinegar and water in a bowl; stir well. Now soak the underarm area with this solution and leave it for 10 minutes or so. Wash as normal with a good quality detergent. White vinegar remedy can be used on both white and colored fabrics but attempt a test on an inconspicuous area to sure safety.
Baking soda
May it be a beauty ailment or a cleaning problem, baking soda wins with flying colors. To effectively get off with deodorant stains, make a baking soda paste by adding one part water to three parts of baking soda; apply it to the stained area for few minutes before washing. Wash with a good quality washing powder.
Also read: Remove Dark Circles with Baking Soda
Aspirin
The salicylic acid in aspirin is the core ingredient which pulls away nasty Deo stains. Crush two to three aspirin tablets, dissolve in some water and wet the stained area with the solution. Leave it for 2-3 hours to work. Wash with a good quality detergent. Use this remedy for white colored clothing only.
