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Odor in workout clothes?
I have a problem with my workout clothes. Specifically, on occasion, presumably because of something I’ve eaten, the shirt I use to work out in has a strange odor in the armpit. It’s different from my normal armpit odor, and it absolutely will not come out. I’ve got like 3 or 4 shirts that this has happened to, and they’ve each been through the laundry at least 10 times, to no avail. Is there anything I can do to get those smells out? I like those shirts.
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- Anonymous2 decades agoFavorite Answer
You might try Lysol concentrate to disinfect, kill bacteria, and remove the odor associated with such. Use it full-strength on the pit area of the shirts you work out in. Rub it in a little and let it set for a few minutes before washing. I would run it through the rinse cycle twice. Before placing in the dryer, spray a little neutralizing spray, such as "Frebreze" on the pit area. Make sure to use dryer sheets that smell really good. That should do it!
- Anonymous2 decades ago
Hey there, I would try using white vinegar when you wash your clothes. It will neutralize the odor in your clothes. You might also try baking soda. One thing I suggest you do is make sure your deodorant works with your body chemistry. I like the unscented kinds because I hate the smell of funk mixed with fragrance. Once I used a deodorant that made my shirts smell like pepper! Into the garbage it went. It could also be the shirt material. I used to own a polo that made me sweat like crazy and reek when I wore it. I never had that problem with any other shirts. So I threw that away as well. Take a look at your shirts and deodorant and see if that has anything to do with it. Good luck!
- dvc_dude_25Lv 42 decades ago
I had a problem like that but it was with one specific shirt and it was just how it reacted with my body chemistry and I had to get rid of the shirt. Now if you've got it happening to several shirts, see if they're made of the same material and check any shirts that don't have this problem.
Also check your diet. Too much garlic or onions can seep through the skin.
Consider a new deoderant. It may be that it's reacting baddly with the shirt material.
Also check your detergent and make sure that isn't reacting baddly with your deoderant.
You can also use this stuff called Approach. You can get it online at www.approachit.net It's great stuff and will totally eliminate any biological odors. Spray it right on your arms in the mens room and on your shirts and it should get rid of it.
Source(s): www.appraochit.net and a bad shirt. - Anonymous2 decades ago
Sir,
What you have to do is 1st try spraying your shirt like 12 times with some perfume, if not working then try spraying or rubbing deoderent in the armpits and keep doing that daily after a workout and also it wouldn't hurt you if you did it when you don't work out just to try to get the smell out. Also if none of those work, then you are have to throw them away or see a heath doctor or a perfume or deorderent perfessional.
Source(s): I saw this happen on TV, the REAL LIFE, John had a shirt that had done that and he smeared some deoderent on and it worked. So trust me on this....I am smart. - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
Have you tried vinegar? Long time ago I read that would help odors in clothes. Do NOT put it directly on the clothes but in the water. Let it swish around a bit, add the detergent, then toss the clothes in. Good luck.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
Febreze