Laundry question

[Sherwoody]

Have you tried unseasoned meat tenderizer? Mix with water to form a loose paste then spread the paste over the stiff, stained area and rub it in. Let the paste sit overnight on the stain then wash as normal.

Aside from that, I would try to address the problem. Too much of the wrong product. Roll-on and sticks are the worst offenders as they go on so thick in the first place. Then we tend to put many more times the amount necessary.

Try to find a pump spray deodorant you like and just use a spritz.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by Sherwoody

Have you tried unseasoned meat tenderizer? Mix with water to form a loose paste then spread the paste over the stiff, stained area and rub it in. Let the paste sit overnight on the stain then wash as normal.

Aside from that, I would try to address the problem. Too much of the wrong product. Roll-on and sticks are the worst offenders as they go on so thick in the first place. Then we tend to put many more times the amount necessary.

Try to find a pump spray deodorant you like and just use a spritz.

Thank you, I'll try that. Nothing to lose at this point.
Yeas, I confiscated the antiperspirant before he ruined every single shirt.

[Deadbolts' Probie]

I have used borax and washing soda... It gets out "underwear" stains and coffee stains nicely. Make a paste of them and let set overnight or so.. Good luck.

[ocngypz]

Originally Posted by gentlearts

I am bumping this up in hopes of a new suggestion. I am about to throw away about 4 RL Polo shirts, which were expensive, because my DHs deodorant, which was some kind of Mitchem, has left white, stiff areas under the arms. Nothing I have tried has made the slightest difference.

I use equal parts rubbing alcohol and water and an old toothbrush.

Most of my formalwear is black or navy.....and the deodorant leaves behind these crusty sparklies.

[txplanomom]

I have a lot of tennis shirts and kid clothing where there are yellow staining due to deodorant and sweating. I use a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. I made a paste in a small bowl and apply it to the stains. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse. I then run it through the washer. I've saved a lot expensive tennis clothing doing this. Hope this works.

[Sherwoody]

I think maybe some of you aren't understanding the issue or haven't actually experienced this yourself. These stains are more than just discoloration, they are like hard, unbendable plastic.