I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
How can this be prevented? Is there any way to get rid of these stains on
clothing?
Thanks.
John
CDC - 24 Jan 2005 02:20 GMT
I don't know about preventing it, but here is a site that has a "stain
removal wizard" that covers about everything - first item is antiperspirant.
http://www.free-online-calculator.com/calculators/arts_and_media_calculators/fas
hion_and_clothing_calculators/stain_removal_wizard
- Cindy
>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
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>
> John
Nan - 24 Jan 2005 02:34 GMT
>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
>How can this be prevented? Is there any way to get rid of these stains on
>clothing?
If the shirts are white, there is a product called "Yellow Out"
similar to "Iron Out", that I've had good luck with.
As far as prevention, I don't know of anything.... I just have my
hubby wear colored shirts.
Nan
DrClean - 24 Jan 2005 08:51 GMT
>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
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>
> John
Hi John,
Try some dilute ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.
Hope this helps

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ilaboo - 30 Jan 2005 15:30 GMT
underarm deodorents are basicall ammonium chloride a astringent, and perfume
best underarm deodorant is sodium bicabonate ( baking soada0--place
about 1/4 a pea amount-
it neutralizes the fatty acids form by bacteria which cause underarm odor
the yelow stain i suspect is a mixture of oils/fats fromns skinor the
deodorant
i would use automatic dishwaster detergent --a potent materail for
removing grease/oils/fats
some have enzymes it it to help remove proteins like egg
hth
peter
Suzie-Q - 24 Jan 2005 21:16 GMT
-> I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
-> etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
-> How can this be prevented? Is there any way to get rid of these stains on
-> clothing?
Well, John, I have an idea for preventing it, but I doubt
that you will find it appealing.
When I was in the Army I would get the big yellow stains
on my shirts, too. What I did was buy the thinnest panty
liners that I could get and use them in the armpits of
my shirts. The sweat, etc., wouldn't make it to the shirt.
Now, unless you're in an accident and taken to the hospital,
no one should ever know you're wearing panty liners in your
shirt! But you'll have to find someone to buy them for you.

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Wayne Boatwright - 25 Jan 2005 01:55 GMT
> I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
> etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
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> John
I don't know about removing it, as I never had good luck with that. You
should probably change deodorants. I now use Mitchum stick deodorant and
have never had the problem since.
Wayne
Rein - 25 Jan 2005 04:31 GMT
>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
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>John
It's the deodorant. Change to some other brand.
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jamie - 25 Jan 2005 04:59 GMT
>>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant.
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> It's the deodorant. Change to some other brand.
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Probably less a matter of brand so much as slathering on too much
of it, so it deposits on the shirt.

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Wayne Boatwright - 25 Jan 2005 05:25 GMT
>>>I have had a problem with yellow stains beneath the armpits on t-shirts,
>>>etc. I have assumed that they were from using stick deodorant. How can
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> Probably less a matter of brand so much as slathering on too much
> of it, so it deposits on the shirt.
Not really. It's more a matter of the deodorant reacting with an
individual's body chemistry. Some people are far more susceptible than
others to the staining.
Wayne
ilaboo - 30 Jan 2005 15:31 GMT
> Not really. It's more a matter of the deodorant reacting with an
> individual's body chemistry. Some people are far more susceptible than
> others to the staining.
>
> Wayne
i agree
peter
jamie - 30 Jan 2005 21:01 GMT
>> Not really. It's more a matter of the deodorant reacting with an
>> individual's body chemistry. Some people are far more susceptible than
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> i agree
> peter
Some people are -- but some people put too much on, causing a waxy
antiperspirant build-up, with trapped perspiration, on the clothing.

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