What to do if you smell of sweat and you can’t change your clothes?

It is difficult to convey the range of feelings that a normal person experiences when he smells of sweat. It is especially awkward for those who are forced to walk around in smelly clothes for some time. In order not to torment yourself and others, we offer a way out of the situation.

Wet wipes

This hygiene item has become a part of our lives. It's hard to find a person who doesn't use wet wipes. You can quickly clean your hands with them on the road, wipe sweat from your face, or fix runny makeup. Alcohol-impregnated wipes will also help get rid of the smell of sweat.

• How it works?

Alcohol soaked in wet wipes has cleansing properties and destroys bacteria. It is no secret that it is during the life of microorganisms that odor appears.

• What do we have to do?

Remove the top of the garment and turn it inside out. Rub the area in contact with your armpits vigorously. Continue until the smell disappears. Usually 1 minute is enough.

Use another damp cloth to wipe your armpits.

Efficiency of the method - 100%. The smell disappears without a trace.

Minuses: the armpit area remains wet for some time. To help the stain dry faster, rub it with a dry cloth, hand, or cloth.

Powder (talc)

Baby powder is specially formulated to combat sweat. It protects the baby's delicate skin from diaper rash and irritation. The cost of one jar is 30–50 rubles.

How can baby powder help if my clothes smell like sweat?

• How it works?

The finest white dust absorbs all the moisture and, along with it, the smell. Fragrances in the composition give clothes a pleasant aroma.

• What do we have to do?

Take off your clothes. From the wrong side, cover the armpit area with powder. Rub lightly. Shake off any remaining residue. Additionally, apply powder to your armpits to eliminate the odor and prevent you from sweating for the next few hours.

Efficiency of the method – approximately 80%. Baby powder works best when used immediately. If the stain on the clothing has dried, the effectiveness is noticeably reduced.

Minuses: White marks may be visible on black and dark clothing. In addition, when you get home, you will need to wash the talc well.

Baby cream

You can buy a cheap product at your nearest pharmacy. And some women even carry it with them in their purse. If you smell sweat and you can’t change your clothes, use baby cream:

• How it works?

The cream envelops sweat particles and deodorizes. Thanks to the disinfecting components in the composition, it suppresses the growth of bacteria.

• What do we have to do?

Apply a thin layer of cream to the inside of your clothes.

Efficiency of the method – 70%. Baby cream does not completely eliminate odor. In addition, it acts for a short time - 1 hour.

Minuses: leaves greasy marks on clothes and does not wash well.

Questions and answers

Is it possible to remove the smell of sweat from clothes using perfume or deodorant?

Spraying yourself with perfume or deodorant can make the situation worse. The smells will mix. The final aroma will be, to put it mildly, not good. To get rid of sweat, you will have to pour perfume on the stain well and rub vigorously. With this method, the alcohol in the composition will clean the fabric.

What else can be used to neutralize odor?

Vodka, medical alcohol, vinegar solution, antiseptic, solid soap. They act similarly to the means described above.

The smell of sweat can appear completely unexpectedly. You don't have to play sports to do this. It’s enough to get nervous or stand for a few minutes under the scorching sun, or go into a stuffy room. If there is no way to change clothes, 3 products will help restore the feeling of comfort and the smell of freshness - sanitary napkins, baby powder and cream. Any of the products can be purchased at the nearest supermarket or pharmacy. Seclude yourself in the toilet. Follow the instructions given above. After 5-10 minutes there will be no hint of the smell of sweat left.