Deodorant stains will disappear with one unusual household item

If you’ve ever faced the disheartening situation where you reach into your cupboard to pull out a top that you’ve been itching to wear, only to realise it has gross-looking yellow deodorant stains, then you’re not alone. 

Thankfully, there are some easy ways to remedy the situation with some common ingredients and household items, one of which will leave you surprised. 

With warmer weather approaching, deodorant stains are about to be our biggest enemies and it’s important to have solutions to combat the problem, at your fingertips.

Thankfully, experts at natural deodorant brand Make Waves have shared some easy hacks on how to get those stubborn, unaesthetic stains out, without putting too much effort. 

Google searches for “how to remove deodorant stains from clothes” have skyrocketed, up a whopping 200 per cent in the past year.

It’s well-known that most deodorants are packed with aluminium salts to block sweat but it’s these same components that can cause those pesky stains on your clothing, particularly the paler pieces. Sweat might be clear but mix it with aluminium and suddenly you’ve got those unsightly yellow marks.

Yet, before you throw your stained shirts into the bin, consider this: experts at the natural deodorant brand Make Waves have shared a few affordable tricks that could tackle both fresh and set-in deodorant spots using items found around the house. 

These clever expert tips promise quick fixes to banish those blemishes in mere moments without breaking the bank.

Socks

Socks might just be the surprising solution to those tenacious deo-tracks. While this hack may cause you to do a double take, it’s actually an effective way to get rid of stubborn deo stains.

Experts share: “Sometimes the most unusual tricks are the ones that work. That is definitely the case with this hack to remove deodorant stains. Simply take a sock or pair of nylon stockings and rub against the stain to remove it completely. Be quick, this only works if you get to the stain before it dries. This is the quickest and easiest way to remove stains and works best when you’re in a hurry and looking to remove white marks from black or other dark colour clothing.”

Lemon Juice

An oldie but a goodie, lemons and lemon juice are an easy and affordable hack to combat pesky deodorant stains.

The experts advise: “We all want to avoid deodorant and sweat stains under the armpits of our clothes. One of the best ways to remove these is by using lemon juice. This works well on light colour clothing, particularly whites, as the acidity in the lemon breaks down the stains and naturally brightens the fabric. To remove deodorant and sweat stains on your clothing, combine lemon juice and water to create a concentrated stain removing solution. Add this to a spray bottle for a quick and easy natural stain remover that can be sprayed onto your clothes before washing.”

Not only does this method effectively tackle stains, but it’s also incredibly affordable, with the average cost of a lemon ranging between 30p to 50p at most UK supermarkets.

Baking Soda

Bicarbonate of soda, a common household ingredient, can be used to effectively remove stubborn deodorant stains.

By combining a 3:1 ratio of baking soda and water, you can create a paste that can be applied to your clothes before washing to eliminate any marks.