Using deodorant is a daily ritual for most people. It helps prevent body odor and stinks that arise from sweat.
The way you apply deodorant can impact its effectiveness.
The process of applying deodorant is relatively straightforward.
When your deodorant doesn’t come off quickly, it could be that the deodorant is clumped or melted.
As a result, the deodorant can cause stains and clumps on clothes. It can also cause skin irritation and bumps.
However, please don’t throw it away yet. You can fix this problem with a few simple steps.
This article will establish why your deodorant could be melted or clumped and give possible solutions to fix it.
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Why Do Deodorants Melt/Clump?
There are a few major reasons why your deodorant may clump or melt.
It’s primarily dependent on the unique blend of ingredients the manufacturer uses.
Clumping may occur because you’re using a deodorant that is not solid or aerosol.
So, a change in temperature or pressure will cause the deodorant ingredients to separate from one another.
These changes mainly occur when you’re traveling over a long distance, and the car heat causes the product ingredient to separate.
If you’re also traveling by air, your deodorant may encounter this change in temperature and clumps.
The way you store your deodorants can also cause them to clump or melt.
Generally, deodorants are well preserved in a cool and dry place.
If you expose your deodorants to heat or sunlight, it can cause this temperature change and separate the product constituents.
Sometimes, you can also buy lumpy deodorant right from the counter. It happens when the deodorant has been left on the counter for a long time.
How Do You Fix Clumped/Melted Deodorant?
You can fix clump or melted deodorant by microwaving it for some seconds.
The deodorant becomes hardened when it’s clumped. You’ll need to peel it off and microwave it.
Depending on the type of deodorant, it should be completely melted after about 35-60 seconds.
How To Get Clumped Deodorant Out Of Clothes
It is widespread for people to apply deodorant after taking a shower when the body is still wet.
When you use deodorant and immediately wear clothes, it can cause a stain on the clothes.
The deodorant will transfer from the underarms and stick to the clothes.
Another problem is when you apply too much of it to the clothes. The deodorant can accumulates on the shirt and causes stain.
If you don’t wash it adequately, these stains can become permanent on the clothes. You don’t need to throw the clothes away outright.
You can remove clumped deodorant out of clothes with the following ingredients:
Aspirin and Warm Water
Use Aspirin and warm water to remove the deodorant stain on clothes as follows:
- Get two aspirin tablets and crush them
- Dissolve the tablets in half a cup of warm water and get a solution from the mixture.
- Apply the mixture to the stain region and soak it for about 30 minutes. The combination should be enough for a shirt
- Wash the shirt normally.
Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Water
You can remove deodorant clumps on clothes with this method as follows:
- You’ll need a 1:1:1 ratio of these ingredients
- Mix everything to form a thick paste forms
- Rub the mixture on the affected area and leave for about 15 minutes
- Use a toothbrush or any hard-bristled brush to scrub the cloth
- Wash the cloth as usual
Other ingredients to remove stains include lemon and salt, Meat tenderizer and water, white vinegar and water, and Oxiclean and water.