Antiperspirant

If you use antiperspirant (and even some types of deodorant) you’ve probably experienced those nasty looking yellow stains on your white shirts. Even if you aren’t a sweater, a small amount of perspiration can cause unseemly stains on your brightest whites, undershirts, and workout tees. The fast solution is to throw the stained items away and buy a new set of white pieces – and invest in a new antiperspirant, of course. The harder, but more cost-effective solution is to remove the stains with a do-it-yourself bicarbonate mixture of soda and salt. Mix the soda and salt in cold water, then paste it onto the stained area of the shirts. Allow it to sit for fifteen minutes, then wash the bicarbonate off with cold water. Soak the shirts in detergent, then wash as normal. Note: for dry-clean-only items, apply the same paste mixture, but sponge it off with cold water and then take it to the dry cleaner’s. Before you buy antiperspirant, check the ingredients. The ugly stains are typically caused by the chemical reaction of your body and aluminum, a common ingredient in antiperspirant. If you perspire heavily, try a product without aluminum. But if you don’t sweat a lot, stick with deodorant and say hello to stain-free shirts.