Oil and grease family: degrease, then hot wash
How to get deodorant white marks out
Fresh chalky streaks from stick deodorant on dark tops. They sit on the surface.
Do this first
Rub the mark with a dry part of the same fabric, a clean nylon sock or a dryer sheet
Fresh stain
- Rub the mark with a dry part of the same fabric, a clean nylon sock or a dryer sheet
- Dab with a damp cloth
- Wash as normal
Dried or old
- Dab white vinegar, then gently work in detergent
- Wash
- Fabric care
- Let deodorant dry before dressing.
- Time
- 1 min
- How to tell
- Look: white streaks; Feel: powdery or waxy; Smell: deodorant
Where this fix comes from
We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.
Before you start
- Test on a hidden seam first.
- Never mix cleaners.
- Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.