Mitchum "Power Gel" Stains My Shirts...Help!

[OV1kenobi]

This stuff leaves a white residue/stain on the underarms of my cotton shirts. I have applied it, let it dry - everything I can think of. Still, I see that my shirts have that residue. Unfortunately, I can't seem to remove the residue no matter what pre-wash solution I use.

Tired of having my shirts ruined.

Any suggestions for removing those stains and/or a different anti-perspirant?

Regards,

David

 

[craig87c]

The only way to get rid of the stains is to ditch the AP. When I did that, the stains faded a bit (won't go away entirely) and new shirts never got them. But the best thing about getting rid of AP is when the sweating goes away. Don't know how that works, but I sweat less using only deoderant.

 

[davecmu]

The only way to get rid of the stains is to ditch the AP. When I did that, the stains faded a bit (won't go away entirely) and new shirts never got them. But the best thing about getting rid of AP is when the sweating goes away. Don't know how that works, but I sweat less using only deoderant.

This also happened to me. I switched to classic Old Spice stick without aluminum or aluminum derivatives. Shirts no longer have stains and I no longer sweat so heavily under my arms.

 

[Drybonz]

Use one that says "invisible stick" on it. Those won't stain.

 

[RaisingTheBar]

The only way to get rid of the stains is to ditch the AP. When I did that, the stains faded a bit (won't go away entirely) and new shirts never got them. But the best thing about getting rid of AP is when the sweating goes away. Don't know how that works, but I sweat less using only deoderant.

Sounds like me. I can't use AP cause I sweat constantly. When I just use good 'ol deodorant I hardly sweat at all.

 

[Aaron01]

Get alcohol and aluminum free deodorant, they work well and they don't stain your clothes. You could also wear an undershirt

 

[Relayer56]

Since I switched to Crystal deodorant my underarm issues have gone away. No stains, no sticky, cakey, gooey discomfort. And no odor.

I'm still using the same stick I bought about a year ago.

 

[California Cajun]

Since I switched to Crystal deodorant my underarm issues have gone away. No stains, no sticky, cakey, gooey discomfort. And no odor.

I'm still using the same stick I bought about a year ago.

My experience as well.

 

[xjrob85]

For years I have used antiperspirants with great success, but the last couple of months they have started causing all sorts of problems for me. I developed a weird rash under my arms, and it seemed like it made me sweat even more than without it. A few weeks ago I got some regular old deodorant, and suddenly no more problems. I don't know what changed, but the antiperspirants just became no good anymore. I always wear undershirts so the stained armpits never really bothered me.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

QUick thought popped into my head. Are these stains on your dress shirts? If so I would suggest getting into the habit of wearing an undershirt. Not only will it prevent sweat stains on your dress shirts, but wearing an undershirt keeps you cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter. Just remember, V-neck shirts for open collar & crew neck shirts for when you button you collar all the way up. Plus, when they get dirty, you just throw them in the wash with some Mrs. Stewarts blueing compound & bleach & you are good to go. And if you have an undershirt that is no longer coming clean, you can just toss it or use it for rags.

 

[craig87c]

This also happened to me. I switched to classic Old Spice stick without aluminum or aluminum derivatives. Shirts no longer have stains and I no longer sweat so heavily under my arms.

I had to double-check to make sure I didn't respond to my own post . Old Spice is the only thing that works for me. Artic Fresh all the way!

Since I switched to Crystal deodorant my underarm issues have gone away. No stains, no sticky, cakey, gooey discomfort. And no odor.

I'm still using the same stick I bought about a year ago.

Crystal sticks work great for a few hours, then all of a sudden just die and make me smell awful. I love them, but just be aware they might not last as long as you'd like. If I'm staying around home, I'll use Crystal. If I have to leave, the OS deo is getting applied.

 

[OV1kenobi]

QUick thought popped into my head. Are these stains on your dress shirts? If so I would suggest getting into the habit of wearing an undershirt. Not only will it prevent sweat stains on your dress shirts, but wearing an undershirt keeps you cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter. Just remember, V-neck shirts for open collar & crew neck shirts for when you button you collar all the way up. Plus, when they get dirty, you just throw them in the wash with some Mrs. Stewarts blueing compound & bleach & you are good to go. And if you have an undershirt that is no longer coming clean, you can just toss it or use it for rags.

No, the stains are not on my dress shirts. Instead, they are on my cotton workshirts. Since I am a "Blue-Collar Joe" emplyoyed by the U.S. Postal Service I have never given much thought to wearing an undershirt. To me, the added layer always seemed to be psychologically much hotter during the heat of Oklahoma summers, and I have never considered that the extra layer of cotton with a V-neck undershirt might actually keep me cooler.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Regards,

David

 

[Bruce Wayne]

No, the stains are not on my dress shirts. Instead, they are on my cotton workshirts. Since I am a "Blue-Collar Joe" emplyoyed by the U.S. Postal Service I have never given much thought to wearing an undershirt. To me, the added layer always seemed to be psychologically much hotter during the heat of Oklahoma summers, and I have never considered that the extra layer of cotton with a V-neck undershirt might actually keep me cooler.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Regards,

David

GO ahead & give the undershirt method a try. After a few wearings, you might not even realize that it is there except for staying cooler in the summer or warmer in the winter.

As to cleaning your work shirts, I would suggest taking them to a dry cleaners once you get the initial stain issue solved.

 

[neilt]

i started using my razorock for underarm, so far so good. works pretty well too, lasts a long time and is cheap.

 

[OV1kenobi]

i started using my razorock for underarm, so far so good. works pretty well too, lasts a long time and is cheap.

Are you actually suggesting that I spread my RazoRock Italian shave cream under my arms?

If so, I would initially think that the friction might create some lather issues!

Regards,

David

 

[neilt]

no, alum block, potassium alum