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Removing Armpit Odors from Shirts

Description: Remove armpit odors from shirts with these easy tips from our readers.

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Tip #1: Use about a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle of your washing machine. You can even put the vinegar directly on the stain (I would probably only do this on cottons).

Tip #2: I've tried all the "apply and let it sit" suggestions.. it doesn't work. You really need to rub it in. This is the only thing I've found that works: wet the area. Sprinkle on Oxy-clean (no, the spray one doesn't work). Grasp the body of the shirt with one hand and the arm with the other - with the armpit section in the area between your hands - bring your two fists together and scrub the fabric against itself. If you're doing several shirts, you may want to use gloves to protect your hands. I've used this on all types of fabrics and the shirts are good as new (and smell great!). I was worried that they'd lose color or wear out but I've been cleaning them this way for about a year and it's worked well. It's the only thihg that does. Need all 3 (heat, abrasion, and chemistry) to get through the waxy buildup and odor...Mary

Tip #3: Use any mechanics hand cleaner, Gojo brand works well. Rub into the fabric, allow 12 hours to completely deodorize the area, then wash. This method works well on thongs as well as armpit odor in shirts...Libby


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