How to remove deodorant stains and avoid white marks on clothes

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How to remove deodorant stains and avoid white marks on clothes

What’s one of the signs of a good antiperspirant deodorant? No white marks or stains on your clothes.

Now, obviously, keeping you smelling fresh and your underarms smooth and cared for are the top benefits. But after choosing the perfect party dress, finding white deodorant marks on it just as you’re rushing out the door is something you could definitely live without.

For a life without the horror of spotting those tell-tale white marks on clothes, check out the tips from Dove for avoiding them, so you can make sure you keep your little black dress black.

1. Invisible protection

First, you’ll need the right antiperspirant deodorant. Try to find one that goes on clear.

2. Folding tricks

A good trick for avoiding marks altogether is to fold over the hem of the garment before slipping it on. If you do catch a mark, it’ll be on the inside of the fabric, so just unroll the fold and your LBD will come out unscathed.

3. Let it dry

The most basic piece of advice? Wait for your deodorant to dry before getting dressed. If you can, apply it first and save getting dressed until the last minute to minimize the risk of white-mark catastrophe.

4. Switch up your routine

Then again, depending on the cut of your clothes, you might find it better to get dressed before putting on your deodorant. This way, you already know where to apply it to avoid getting it on your outfit.

5. Use tights

Arrived at the bash of the year only to realize that your deodorant has also made a splash – all over your party dress? Just head off to the bathroom, whip off your tights, and use them to rub the marks away – the nylon fibers help diffuse the stain.

6. Be prepared

Keep a pack of baby wipes in your handbag in case of emergencies (i.e. liberal deodorant spraying in the office bathroom). Dab and pat the mark away, but don’t rub, or you might make it worse.

This story was produced by Dove and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.