Laundry advice

I think one of the problems is the ingredients in standard deodorants. It seems to make the smell worse and some of them leave a slight film on the clothes and the mixture of the film and sweat is nasty. Saying that I haven't used any of these standard deodorants for years. You can get very good natural deodorants. that do work... see if he will try them?

Having read this thread I am going to start using bicarb for some of my laundry, thanks!

Is there a special laundry bicarb or is it the stuff on the baking section? (Apologies if I am being an idiot )

Underarms not u derarms

We use a salt crystal deodorant called Salt of The Earth which we wipe over damp u derarms after a shower or bath. The salt stops bacteria which in turn stops the underarm smell. A stick lasts ages.

I find Ariel great for eliminating smells , but I add Zofloa to make sure .

My hubby underarm used to smell and shirts were hard to wash. I used to wash the arm pit of the shirt before washing it. My hubby now uses bicarbonate soda under his arm to stop the sweaty pits, no more smelly pits or shirts, no more stains on shirts or T shirts. Give it a go you won’t be disappointed.

Has he got underarm hair? If so he needs to shave it off, this in itself will help.

In my opinion Deodorant is not good for you though I do believe there are some on the market that are better than the usual run of the mill. I remember a friend being told on getting a diagnosis for breast cancer to stop using Deodorant which has always stuck with me as it made me wonder what exactly they put in the stuff.

Also as a rule the older you are the less you sweat.

OH yes, there will always be items that specifically need a lower temperature. I have a plastic table cloth on the kitchen table and that gets washed every few months and I do that at 30.

Cossy

Calendargirl

I washed a washable door mat, didn’t check the suggested temperature.

Did it at 40 degrees, should have been 30.

The rubber backing came away from the fabric part. Obviously too hot.

Goodness knows what doing it at 60 would have resulted in MOnica

To be fair, a doormat isn’t clothing

And the rubber matting surely guides you to the fact that you can't wash at 60 in this instance!!

Good old bicarbonate of soda, soak the shirts overnight. I use a scoop in my towels and bedding wash weekly.

Yes, definitely bicarbonate of soda.
Soak the garment in a solution and then wash as normal.

It works.

True, Cossy, but a lesson for me in looking more closely at the washing instructions.

Calendargirl

I washed a washable door mat, didn’t check the suggested temperature.

Did it at 40 degrees, should have been 30.

The rubber backing came away from the fabric part. Obviously too hot.

Goodness knows what doing it at 60 would have resulted in MOnica

To be fair, a doormat isn’t clothing

Vanish (or Elbow Grease Stain Remover Bar) soap using cold water; rub stained/smelly area and leave wet in the washing machine over night, then wash with other items needing the same temperature.

What exactly IS a 'solution' of bicarb?

Pre-soak in a solution of bicarbonate of soda and hot water. After that (or maybe even before) talk to your husband about excessive perspiration as a biological problem he should see his GP about.

Sweating is healthy, so I suggest he use Crystal Rock (or one similar) which doesn't block the pores, but neutralises the odour

I washed a washable door mat, didn’t check the suggested temperature.

Did it at 40 degrees, should have been 30.

The rubber backing came away from the fabric part. Obviously too hot.

Goodness knows what doing it at 60 would have resulted in MOnica

Bi carb, soda crystals, or white vinegar- follow what the other Gns say

I find good advice on most household matters from Lyndsey Queen of Clean'. DH like Prince Andrew does not sweat so I dont have the problem fortunately. I'm the sweaty one in this family. I find for golf that the shirts made for golf are pretty good at 'not wicking'. Sometimes people wear non-sport shirts for sport which can hold the sweat more.

welbeck

Doesn't it damage or shrink some clothes though?
I can see it being OK for strong fabrics like sheets and towels.
But some garments are more delicate as to shape or colour.

Not had a problem so far, everything (except wool) gets thrown into the washing machine as, generally, with only 2 of us, I only do 2 loads a week.

Does he wear them for more than one day?
Does he change his underwear, namely vests, daily?
Does he shower daily?
If you have answered No to any of these, therein lies the problem.

Doesn't it damage or shrink some clothes though?
I can see it being OK for strong fabrics like sheets and towels.
But some garments are more delicate as to shape or colour.

I wash all clothes at 60 degrees. It means I do not need to use any of those extra chemicals, made from petrochemicalss, and using energy to produce and transport and more petrochemicals in the plastic containers, not to mention emissions. to make cool wash temperatures effective.

Clothes come out clean and odourfree and 60°C is the perfect temperature for killing bacteria, viruses and removing stains.

I've always found ,a hotter wash and a decent fabric softer helps ,and where possible hang the washing outside, those that know me on GN know that I have my grandson living me for a while ,so always washing nappies and I've found that a hotter wash and fabric softener helps 100% no stains or smells and always try to hang them out side for extra freshness