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Life Hack Alert: What is the Fastest Way to Remove Stubborn Deodorant Stains from Shirts?
2025-11-22 - 03:15 pm
Hey life hackers!
This is my eternal frustration: I'm running late, I put on a dark shirt, and BAM—I have those awful, thick white deodorant streaks right on the armpit or side, usually from pulling the shirt over my head too quickly.
I know there are hacks involving washing them out with vinegar or aspirin later, but I need an immediate, dry-clothing life hack that works in 30 seconds to get the shirt wearable right now. Brushing with my hand just makes it worse!
Can anyone provide the best, guaranteed-to-work, step-by-step technique using a common item?
I've heard about a few hacks and need confirmation on which one is the winner:
- The Sponge/Foam Hack: Is it true that rubbing the stain with a piece of dry foam (like from a clothes hanger or a dry sponge) lifts the waxy residue best?
- The Denim Hack: Is rubbing the stained area with a piece of dry denim or an old pair of tights (nylon stocking) effective without damaging the shirt fibers?
- The Wipe Hack: Do commercial products like dryer sheets or baby wipes (used dry) actually help scrape the residue off?
My goal is to find the quickest, least abrasive way to erase those streaks so I can walk out the door looking presentable! Which hack is your go-to when you're in a hurry?
Thanks for sharing your genius solutions!