How to remove white spots from deodorant on black clothes?

Deodorant is very popular among not only women, but also men, as it helps to cope with sweating and unpleasant odor. However, very often after using this product, white or yellowish marks remain on clothing. These impurities are especially clearly visible on black clothes. Let's see together whether it is possible to remove such spots and how to avoid their appearance in the future.

Everyone knows the slogans of popular commercials that the deodorant leaves no residue on clothing. Often you have to doubt these words, since white spots not only remain, but it can be very difficult to get rid of them even when washing things. The reason for the appearance of such spots is, first of all, improper use of deodorant.

Most of us apply this product immediately before putting on our clothes and don’t think that there are still some rules, the implementation of which will help to keep things clean and deal with a lot of sweat:

• After applying any kind of deodorant (aerosol, roller or hard stick) in the armpits, you need to wait a while to dry the product. As a rule, this information is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. On average, it takes five to seven minutes to fully dry. Only after this time you can put on clothes without fear that it will get dirty.
• Do not forget that any deodorant should be applied only to clean and dry skin. If there is moisture in the armpits, then applying the top of a deodorizing agent will only aggravate the situation.In this case, the remaining water or sweat will react with the deodorant, the product will not be able to dry on the skin and provide protection throughout the day. In addition, the existing odor from sweat will only intensify.

If, nevertheless, despite all the precautions, the appearance of spots could not be avoided, do not panic. There are a large number of methods that can be used at home without damaging the clothes and qualitatively washing them from white traces of deodorant.

Of course, many housewives know that black things, like colored ones, require careful care. Indeed, from improper washing, a dark color can fade and lose its appearance.

Try to clean dirty black things in a regular washing machine. with the addition of concentrated dishwashing detergent to the powder. In this case, with a sponge, you must first wash the armpits and leave the fabric to soak for half an hour. You will see that the end result will surely please you.

In addition, you can try to remove stains from the deodorant using popular products that are commonly called stain removers. Among them, the most popular are:

• Vanish - a strong tool, presented in the form of powders and gels aimed at a specific type of clothing (for black, white and colored linen). Easy to use.
• Amway Pre Wash - not only a powerful, but also a hypoallergenic agent. Available as a dry spray, convenient to use.
• Stain remover pencil from Faberlic It is a solid stick, wipes away most types of pollution, including old spots. Easy to use, easy to use.
• Dr. Beckmann Expert - a special tool aimed at combating traces of deodorant and traces of sweat. The result is obtained from a professional dry cleaning service.
• Help for washing dark and black fabrics - a special tool that restores dark color, smoothes fibers and gently cleans the contaminated surface.
• Powder ACE Oxi Magic Only suitable for color and white clothing. It works great if mixed with normal laundry detergent during washing.
• Powder Bos plus Maximum Only suitable for white underwear. Returns a snow-white look even to grayed and yellowed things.

Further, we will examine in more detail what other means can be used at home to remove white deodorant marks from dark clothes.

Using various methods to eliminate white spots from black things, you need to know what types of fabrics this or that remedy is suitable for. It is also necessary to remember that first you need to test the product in an inconspicuous area of ​​the product so as not to spoil or damage it. In addition, the application of the cleaning mass is necessarily carried out from the edge of the spot to the center. This is necessary so that the borders of the tracks are erased and the pollution does not appear again.

So, the methods are:

• For cotton and linen clothes, such as shirts, you can use salt with ammonia. To do this, in one glass of warm water you need to add a teaspoon of salt and the same amount of ammonia. Treat the place of contamination with the prepared mixture, leave for a quarter of an hour, then wash in the usual way.

• For thin silk fabrics, you will need a soap and salt solution. First, soak the item in soapy water and add salt solution (a teaspoon to a glass of warm water) to it, wash it under your armpits and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Next, wash the item as usual.
• It should be remembered that stains on black clothes made of wool can only be removed with soapy water.Another way is not suitable for such things, since the product can be deformed. If you doubt your abilities, it is better to use dry cleaning services.

For any type of fabric, you can use the following tools:

• Remove white spots from armpits with regular vodka. To do this, apply liquid to a sponge or cotton pad, rub into a contaminated surface and leave to soak for 5-10 minutes. Then wash the clothes in the usual way.
• With lemon juice, you can quickly remove stains from deodorant. Apply half a lemon liquid to the contaminated surface, rub lightly and leave for three to five minutes. Then you need to wash the thing in the usual way. But it is worth remembering that lemon has bleaching properties, so be sure to try the product on a small area of ​​the product before use.
• Table vinegar will help get rid of traces of deodorant, including on colored items. Using a sponge or cotton pad, apply the product on dirty places, gently rub and soak the entire product overnight. Then wash clothes as usual. It is important to remember that this method is not suitable for white things, since ugly yellow spots may appear from the effects of vinegar with the fabric, which will be practically impossible to remove.

• Also, ordinary table salt will help you. A pinch of salt is rubbed into the armpits and the item is left to soak for 12 hours, after which it is necessary to wash and rinse the clothes well.

• Use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. You need to combine two tablespoons of soda and four of the same tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide. Apply the resulting slurry to the spots under the armpits, rub gently and leave for more than two hours. Next, you need to wash the thing as usual. To obtain a better effect, one teaspoon of concentrated dishwashing liquid can also be added to the composition of this mixture.

• One of the most powerful means is the use of ammonia. But it is worth resorting to it only as a last resort, since the thing can be damaged, for example, lighten. Moreover, when working with this fluid, be sure to use rubber gloves to protect your skin. To prepare the solution, mix ammonia with water in a proportion of one to one. Apply to a contaminated surface for about 3 minutes (no more), then rinse well and wash clothes in the usual way.

• Another powerful deodorant stain remover is industrial alcohol (denatured alcohol). It is applied to the spots and left for about forty minutes. Next, the item must be thoroughly rinsed and washed as usual.
• And this tool will help you if you use it immediately after taking off your clothes. Oddly enough, in this case you only need a nylon stocking or sock. Wipe contaminated areas of clothing with this cloth, deodorant will be easily removed and you will not have to use strong products.

In this article, we told you about a variety of methods for removing white spots from deodorant from black clothes and not only. Please do not forget to test things on a small site in any way so that your actions in the future do not lead to disastrous results.

And, of course, do not neglect the rules for using any deodorant to avoid unwanted stains on your clothes.Only this gives a guarantee against the occurrence of unpleasant traces on dark products. With very strong sweating (hyperhidrosis), it is better to additionally use special armpit fabric inserts. An adhesive backing makes it easy to attach and remove the insert from clothing. In this case, you can be sure that things will always remain clean and that unpleasant odor and excess moisture are absorbed into the liner.

Now look at the video, which shows some nice examples of removing stains from clothes from deodorant.