How To Choose A Deodorant That Doesn't Stain Clothes

Ever slipped into your favorite shirt, only to discover unsightly white armpit stains? Dealing with deodorant residue on clothes can be frustrating. But don’t despair – help is at hand. If you're on the hunt for the best deodorant that doesn’t stain clothes, keep reading.

Why does my deodorant keep staining my clothes?

Firstly, notice the color of the stains. There are two types of stains you might get on your clothes: yellow and white. Yellowish stains are usually due to perspiration, which builds up over time, and they’re harder to remove. White stains (that are more noticeable on dark clothes) are likely to be deodorant stains.

There are two main culprits for white deodorant stains on clothes: the ingredients in your deodorant’s formula and your laundry habits. Let’s explore both causes.

Aluminum and other ingredients

Antiperspirants are designed to stop your body from sweating through aluminum compounds (aluminum chlorohydrates, aluminum zirconium chlorohydrates, and aluminum chloride) that react with your sweat glands, reducing sweat production. But when aluminum interacts with the proteins in your sweat and dries, it can leave white chalky marks behind.

Other ingredients in deodorant formulations can be responsible for stains, too. For example, baking soda and essential oils, sometimes found in deodorant formulations, can leave powdery or oily marks on your garments.

Your laundry habits

We all do it: toss our used T-shirts into the dirty clothes pile and leave them there until it’s laundry day. But remember this: the longer sweat is left to soak and set into the fabric of your garment, the harder the stain will be to remove.

If you need help with tackling chalky marks on your clothes, read our guide on how to get deodorant stains out of your clothes.

Now that you know what could be causing the nasty stains on your clothes, it’s time to switch to a deodorant that doesn’t stain clothes in the first place.

The ingredients in your deodorant’s formula as well as your laundry habits could be the culprit for those unpleasant white stains on your clothes.

What deodorant doesn’t stain clothes?

Thankfully, there are ways to avoid getting deodorant stains on your clothes. You just need to choose the right products. Below are a few things to consider:

Anti-stain deodorants

It can be tricky to avoid stains, without compromising on sweat and odor protection. That's why Degree® has developed a lineup of products designed specifically to address those very concerns.

Our Degree® UltraClear Antiperspirant Deodorants offer 72-hour sweat and odor protection, while also fighting against white marks and yellow stains, so you can keep your favorite outfits looking fresh and your confidence sky high.

Body sprays

Quick-drying body sprays are also less prone to leave stains and marks. Try the Degree® UltraClear Black+White Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray that’s designed to fight white marks on black clothes and yellow stains on white clothes. Plus, it’s got our innovative MotionSense® technology that releases fragrance as you move, keeping you odor-free and always motivated to move. Keep reading to discover our lineup of the best stain-fighting deodorants.

Curious about the difference between deodorant and body spray? Find out here.

Best deodorant that doesn’t stain clothes for men

For a men’s deodorant that doesn’t stain clothes, we recommend Degree Men® UltraClear Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray that’s formulated to fight against white marks on black clothes and yellow stains on your favorite white clothes, while also keeping you fresh for up to 72 hours. It also features our MotionSense® technology that releases fragrance every time you move – more motivation to keep crushing those reps.

Best anti-stain deodorant stick

Not a fan of body sprays? No problem. Reach for our Degree® UltraClear Black+White Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for women or Degree® UltraClear Black+White Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for men. They offer the same 72-hour protection (from sweat, odor and stains), but in a compact and portable stick form.

Now you're equipped with the perfect tools and products to confront deodorant stains head-on. Don't let deodorant stains hold you back – take the reins and show them who's boss!