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Re: a question about laundry please


@feline groovy wrote:

Add tea tree oil to the wash; also disinfects.


A bath wash with tea tree oil also helps with underarm odor.  

 

I had a rash a few weeks ago, and couldn't use my deodorant.  I used a tea tree oil bath wash in the underarm area, and I was able to forgo my deodorant!

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Re: a question about laundry please

@kittyloo...We had that problem here too. My daughter got it from me though I think. She now wears the Secret Clinical strength anti perspirant and it works for her, but I used to pre-treat the arms of her shirts with some liquid detergent and scrub for a minute or so. This seemed to help a lot. 

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Re: a question about laundry please

I also used stuff from the Derm called Drysol 40 years ago almost-straight alum chloride-stung like a SOB. I think they have better things now. Anyway, it did work. My daughter has done fine with the Secret Clinical though. 

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Re: a question about laundry please

I also use white vinegar, also to keep dark clothes dark.  1 cup per load.

 

I agree with seeking medical advice.

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Re: a question about laundry please

Try to buy her(Is Clinical )anti perspirtant.
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Re: a question about laundry please

Aside from the sweating issue.....it sounds like she's one very lucky young lady to have you on her side.

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Re: a question about laundry please

@kittyloo  Be very careful as to what you add to the wash.  I would contact her doctor or a dermatologist, but I would start by adding either baking soda or white vinegar (maybe even cleaning vinegar) to the wash.  You might also ask her coach for ideas of what to use.

 

I work out every day and was concerned about odors, even though they would be nothing like you are dealing with.  I started adding some of the deodorizing crystals that are prevalent on today's market, and I ended up with a serious skin infection, which I am still dealing with, for over a year.  It is now under control and pretty much gone, but you do not want her having any such issues.

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Re: a question about laundry please

White vinegar gets it out. 

 

I have had this problem off and on with my son's clothing, and I buy big jugs of vinegar at the grocery, and I put it in the wash cycle, the shut the machine off to soak. 

 

I use a lot. Many will tell you just a cup or so, but I really glug it in. Only think I've found that really works.