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Stain Guide: Deodorant

This is a 4th generation dry cleaner's guide for removing a deodorant stain!

What you need

Dish Soap
Rust stain remover (with citric or oxalic acid to neutralize the rust)
Cleaning Brush

Steps

Wipe, rinse, or gently brush away any physical bits of the remaining stain.
Mix a solution of 2 or 3 drops of dish soap and warm water. Work this solution into the stain and tamp it in with the brush.
Tamp or pat the rust stain remover into the stain.
Allow this pretreatment to sit on the stain for at least 15 minutes.
Wash as recommended on the care label.
Inspect before drying. If the stain was removed, dry as recommended on the care label; if not, repeat steps 2 to 5.

@jeeves_ny
Replying to @Buzyz This is a 4th generation dry cleaner’s guide to removing a white deodorant stain! First start with dish soap and water (I like about 2-3 drops of dish soap and 2 cups of water) and work that in. Next, you’ll need a rust stain remover. This is the KEY element of deodorant removal as most deodorant stains are actually rust stains. Let this stain pretreatment sit on the stain for at least 15 minutes before washing as recommended. Make sure to inspect before tumble drying. If that did not work repeat the process and allow the stain treatment to sit on the stain longer (overnight is best). If your stain is YELLOW at the underarm it is an oxidized sweat stain and will require oxygen bleaches. This guide will not help you 🙂 #laundry #deodorantstain #laundrytip #laundrytips #cleaninghack #cleaninghacks #laundryhack #stain #stainremoval #removeadeodorantstain #whitedeodorant #whitedeodorantstain #drycleaner #removestains
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Pro Tip:

Deodorant protects against odor, while antiperspirant protects against sweat and odor. Deodorant will help keep you smelling fresh, whereas antiperspirant also helps to control sweat. Aluminum is the active ingredient in antiperspirant that helps reduce sweat but also corrodes and turns white when exposed to moisture.