the smell of my husband's armpits!!
I wash his t-shirts and shirts on a 40 degree cycle with washing powder, stain remover and fabric conditioner but there is still a whiff of his armpits coming through when I iron them!
Any ideas?
2007-12-04 07:37:03 · 17 answers · asked by ChocLover 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
LOL, he is clean and washes every day, he just has smelly pits! Don't most blokes?!
2007-12-04 07:42:17 · update #1
Oh yes, and he uses anti-perspirant deoderant daily too!
2007-12-04 07:42:58 · update #2
Thanks for the advice pebbles but i kind of like him despite his stinky pits!!
2007-12-04 07:55:18 · update #3
Try washing load with baking soda. Or use vinegar in the load. I use these to get rid of the musty smell in the washer. Worth a try.
2007-12-04 07:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Felani Perez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I keep a spray bottle filled with white ammonia in my laundry room for such problems. It's called "white" ammonia, but it is actually clear and is very inexpensive. Spray the area well enough to saturate it with the ammonia, then let it sit for an hour or two. Then wash as usual. It should work.
By the way, I have found that this ammonia spray method works better than most stain removing products and will not harm any washable fabrics.
Good luck. I hope this helps.
2007-12-04 07:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try this:
Make a paste of water and baking soda. Then rub the paste in to the smelly spots on the shirt and then wash as usual.
That usualy works for me.
2007-12-04 11:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the fabric can take it, which tshirts generally can, use the hot water setting. Also detergent with baking soda is good. And get him to try doeoderant that is clinical strength. It's available OTC, and this may help to prevent the problem before it becomes one!
2007-12-04 07:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by foxxyy44u 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once a month wash them on a higher temperature, 60 degrees, if the label says it's OK. Use biological detergent every time. Plus get him to use antiperspirant.
2007-12-04 07:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar and baking soda in the load like 1 c vinegar and 1/2 c baking soda. Vinegar smell will not be there when it dries.
2007-12-04 13:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Chasity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabreez. The micro-capsules soak up the smell, then when you wash the garment the micro-capsules are washed away and take the smell with it. So Fabreez first, then wash. Also try a hotter wash (60 degrees).
2007-12-04 07:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by Bonnie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he needs new shirts or try a boil wash.
2007-12-04 07:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get hubby some chlorophille capsuls. works as a natural internal deoderant and comes froms plants, is 100% natural and safe for long term use 1-2 caps daily is all it takes. also good for playing joke on hubby......don't tell him it makes you poop green
2007-12-04 10:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Force him to use a good heavy deodorant or stay out .
2007-12-04 07:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋