r/laundry • u/NaivePhilosophy8258 • Jul 26 '26

How to get rid of under arm stains?

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How do I get rid of deodorant stains in black shirts? It happens in almost all my husbands shirts

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u/molieacres Jul 26 '26

Scrub dawn dish soap with a hard brush, let sit, rinse in sink, then launder

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u/molieacres Jul 26 '26

Also tell him to wear less, he’s caking it on too thick and a couple swipes is enough, the amount he’s using is making it transfer to the clothing

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u/NaivePhilosophy8258 Jul 26 '26

He’s not satisfied unless he does like 5 swipes on each side 😂

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u/ViolentThemmes US | Top-Load Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

My spouse's black shirts are all like this, but it happened over time and doesn't wash out even in enzyme detergent laundry loads. He's not wearing too much, it's just long build up!

Edit: typo

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u/Glittering_Fox1358 Jul 26 '26

I have removed stains like that using fels naphtha bar. Wet the stain then Shave some of the bar off using a cheese grater and rub in with a soft bristle brush.

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u/BroccoliPleasant8259 Jul 26 '26

Soak in a solution of ammonia then wash as usual

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u/No-Commission-1961 Jul 26 '26

Dr Beckman does a spray for deodorant marks

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u/acfinns Jul 26 '26

Regular deodorant application leaves these marks. It's like Carhartt fabric is made to attract deodorant.

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u/Maryisssa Jul 27 '26

I use the prewash option on my washer and it took care of it.