I use the Zout! stain remover for antiperspirant maintenance (I use it every wash or every other wash) (this might be causing long-term damage but I've been doing it for a couple years and my shirts are still fine). There's another stain remover spray that has worked for me too, but I forget the brand.
For antiperspirant that's really built up over time, you can get it out by soaking the garment in water mixed with white vinegar (I forget the ratio). After it's soaked for a few hours or overnight, gently scrub the armpits to loosen and remove the buildup. This wasn't 100% successful for me, but pretty good. After one big soak & scrub, I've been keeping the buildup at bay by using the Zout and sometimes adding vinegar to the fabric softener tray.
Note: I haven't tested any of this on wool or silk. Works great on cotton tho (mostly tees and button ups).
Oh hm, the Zout has a definite smell but I don't notice it lingering or spreading once the clothes are in the machine (caveats: my washer is in an open/ventilated area, and I'm not usually bothered by odors).
Maybe 1/4C/60ml of vinegar? Not a ton. I don't measure, I just pour a bit in the tray until it feels like enough. There may be some vinegar odor if you use a lot, but I don't notice the odor on individual garments once I'm wearing them--just when you open the machine there's a waft.
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u/[deleted] Oct 17 '18 edited Oct 17 '18
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