Deodorants That Don't Stain Clothes

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

After exercise class the other day, I took off my top inside out over my head and the girl next ot me said that I used too much deodorant because the armpit areas of my black t-shirt were white with deodorant stains. I need to use a lot of deodorant because I sweat a lot when exercising. When I wear a white top, then the stains are yellowish. So, what do you suggest?

Signed,

Deodorant stain stinks

Dear Deodorant stain stinks,

You can try using deodorants with anti-perspirant to help control sweat, and use deodorants designed to not leave a white residue on clothes. Below are suggestions that may help eliminate the stains on clothing.

HOW TO PREVENT DEODORANT STAINS ON CLOTHING

1. Do not use too much. Over-use of deodorant leads to staining on clothes because the excess will rub onto the clothing instead of being absorbed into the skin. Only 2-3 swipes with the deodorant should be sufficient.

2. Let the deodorant dry: anti-perspirant deodorant should be dry before putting on clothes, about 30 seconds for solids, longer for gels.

3. Use non-staining anti-perspirant deodorants. Anti-perspirant deodorants that have received generally high ratings for not staining clothes by consumers from amazon.com, drugstore.com and makeupalley.com are below.

TOP RATED ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANTS RESIDUE-FREE, NON-STAINING (alphabetical)

1. Degree Ultra Clear Body Responsive Antiperspirant & Deodorant ("Little Black Dress Approved")

2. Dove Ultimate Antiperspirant

3. Dry Idea AdvancedDry Antiperspirant & Deodorant Clear Gel

4. Nivea Invisible For Black & White Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-On

5. Secret Platinum Anti-Perspirant Invisible Solid