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Seeking Angie and everyone's advice/experience on the following:

Do you have any tips or product recommendations for removing underarm odor from suit jackets in between dry cleanings?

I am looking for something effective but non-toxic and WITHOUT fragrance. I would love reviews of Odornix, OdorXit, or Dr. Mist (or similar products). With sleeveless shirts, the product will come in direct contact with skin. Already practice or have tried:

-good hygiene and barrier protection as prevention
-airing out garments
-baking soda (doesn't really work and messy!)
-Dryel sheets directly applied to affected areas and generally used as directed in dryer (doesn't work)

Any guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

7 years ago

Dressing

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Anonymous

Well, there are such things as ( under arm ) dress shields. But those would work under a blouse or sweater with sleeves....

7 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I was going to suggest what Lisa did.

7 years ago

gradfashionista

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Veteran

Spray it with a mixture made of 1/2 water and 1/2 unflavored vodka.

7 years ago

Sheryl

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Depending on what the suit jackets are made of (should work fine wool and cotton, could cause a water stain with silk) you can spot clean and rinse using gentle shampoo.

7 years ago

JAileen

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If your jacket smells and you think it is "between cleanings", what would make you have it cleaned? To me, a jacket smelling like sweat should be cleaned.

7 years ago

Echo

Veteran

I have to agree with JAileen, and then I would follow lisap's advice.

7 years ago

Anonymous

I have to agree with JAileen.

7 years ago

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Veteran

Thank you everyone. I know this is hardly a sexy topic (quite the opposite), but I appreciate people taking time and interest.

The issue isn't mine; I rarely wear jackets and those I have are washable (like denim). I am (now-not-so-stealthily) relying on the forum's knowledge for someone close to me who seems to have this problem after wearing the jacket for a day at a very formal office only once or twice. Perhaps twice constitutes cleaning, but certainly once would not--would it? Won't that wear out the garment quickly, especially if coordinating separates aren't worn as frequently? I googled the issue and was surprised at the number of threads out there by men and women alike. This appears to be a fairly common problem, which is how I learned of the odor removing products that use ions, enzymes, etc.

7 years ago

Anonymous

Very interesting. I am assuming that the wearer is under some pressure when wearing the jacket. Given the circumstances, I understand more accurately the problem. Perhaps dress shields would be the best solution? Best wishes.

7 years ago

minimalist

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A number of men remove their underarm hair for this reason. Including, shall we say, someone very close to me.

7 years ago

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