r/HygieneTips

how do you remove sweat smell from gym clothes properly

I work out pretty often and some of my gym shirts still hold onto sweat smell even after washing like they smell clean at first, but once i start sweating again the shirt suddenly remembers every workout it has ever experienced I’ve tried using more detergent but i heard that can actually make things worse sometimes any laundry tips for getting workout clothes properly fresh again?

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u/BurgoaYerris_66 — 19 hours ago
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How to tell my friend that they smell bad

(Im 18 they are 19) To give you some background, I’ve been friends with this person for a couple of years, and they’ve always struggled with showering because of their size. It’s gotten to the point where they don’t even bother putting on deodorant anymore. They used to be bullied about it, but they mentioned that people just said they stank because they were plus-sized, and our ex-friend has brought it up several times, along with their family. They just don’t believe it or want to fix it, so I’m not sure how to bring it up. It’s become so uncomfortable that I don’t want them to sit on my bed because it would make it smell bad, so I’ve made them their own space in my room. But then, they’ll sit in front of the fan with their arms up, just wafting the smell, because I don’t think they can smell it anymore. I feel like I’m a bad friend because I flinch every time they sit on my bed or in front of the fan. I’m worried that if I bring it up, it’ll be awkward, but it’s been bothering me so much lately. (Sorry for the bad grammar)

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u/WinUseful6566 — 14 hours ago

What is dangerous in using expired shampoo/body wash?

Technically it's just soap with a couple additions, so is it even dangerous? I've been using my body wash after it got expired and it doesn't seem to be any different or bad or anything else so I wonder whether I should be worried about it

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u/NeedleworkerKind9433 — 16 hours ago

People who use soap and body wash in one shower confuse me

i found out one of my friends uses bar soap first and then body wash after and now i can’t stop thinking about it lol apparently the soap is for actually getting clean and the body wash is for smelling good after. meanwhile i always thought you just pick 1 and commit to it like a normal person. someone else told me they use soap on certain body parts and body wash everywhere else which somehow raised even more questions for me. now im standing in the shower wondering if i been doing the bare minimum this whole time.

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u/Akinbulumo-Nanou — 1 day ago
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No deodorant works

I’ve tried every single deodorant out there and recommended. Anything antibacterial makes things worse. Aluminum free doesn’t work. Sweat isn’t the issue. I don’t have hyperhydrosis. Not sure what the issue is.

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u/AdSilly2402 — 1 day ago

How often do you guys actually use body moisturizer? Like after every shower?

I live in a country that’s SO hot. I genuinely don’t know how people stay consistently moisturized without feeling sticky all day.

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u/Lyx2y — 1 day ago
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Used scented washes down there and now I have painful ulcers. has anyone experienced this??

I think I seriously irritated my vulva by consistently using scented products/body wash to clean down there because I wasn’t really educated on that stuff.At first I thought it was thrush because I had itching/burning, so I used thrush cream and the pill treatment. It calmed down a bit, but then I used a “zero” body wash thinking it would be gentler and everything got way worse.
Now I have painful sores AND ulcers on my vulva, stinging, raw skin, and it hurts badly to wipe or pee. It genuinely feels like someone fucking sliced my skin down there and it gets uncomfortable to walk. The inside hurts too. I’ve stopped using all products and I’m only washing with water now.
I then called 111 who were absolutely useless and they told me to book a GP appointment which I’m doing tomorrow, but I’m honestly panicking and wanted to know if anyone else has experienced severe irritation like this from products or if it turned out to be something else.
Please no judgment because I already know I messed up using scented products there :(

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u/Unable-Mention3290 — 1 day ago

How to clean garbage can that's been sitting in 90 degree heat for weeks?

My garbage can has been sitting outside all summer and honestly it's gotten pretty disgusting. The smell hits you from like 10 feet away and there's this sticky residue on the bottom that regular soap and water just isn't touching.

I've tried the basic stuff - dish soap, scrubbing with a brush, even let it soak for a while but the smell keeps coming back after a day or two. There's also some kind of film or buildup on the sides that seems impossible to get off completely.

I'm starting to think i need something stronger than regular household cleaners but not sure what's safe to use on plastic without damaging it. Has anyone dealt with a really stubborn garbage can situation like this? What actually worked for getting rid of the smell long-term?

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u/Vik_the1ne — 1 day ago
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How to scrub my neck to avoid staining white collars?

I think I do scrub my body while showering, but there is of course something that I am leaving out. My white tshirts still have collars that look dirty and stained.

I don't know what I can do more. I dont think I can use a scrub on my neck everyday. what am i missing out and what i can do?

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u/Bookkeeper9696 — 3 days ago

You can use floss as a tongue scraper.

After you use your dental floss (assuming its string and not that horrible flossing stick), you can fold it, making it twice as thick, and for me thats worked great as a scraper. So if you havent had the chace to buy an actual tongue scraper, this tip will help you.

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u/Abject_Associate_849 — 4 days ago

why do my feet still smell after i wash them twice a day?

i shower daily and actually scrub my feet properly but by the end of the day there is still a smell. i switch socks and shoes too. what am i missing here? is it shoes trapping bacteria or something else?

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u/Sarvesvaran-Ajibola — 5 days ago
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Do niacinamide works?

As you can read by my headline I asked chat gpt , geminie and perplexity about my darkness around my neck they all concluded at the end to you use niacinamide. I have started using it, i think its working but i also think it might be a placebo effect so i want to know from someone who have used it.

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u/Infamous-Fennel-4645 — 5 days ago
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Layering alum stone + regular deodorant/antiperspirant?

Has anyone tried layering alum stone deodorant and normal deo/antiperspirant?

Does it work?

I feel like this combination would work really well for humid climates.

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u/Galaxies24 — 4 days ago

Anyone got solid advice on how to avoid ingrown toenails?

Keep getting them on my big toes even though i trim regularly not sure if i’m cutting them wrong or it’s my shoes. What's the best way to prevent this?

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u/Goeller-Mathu — 5 days ago

what hygiene tip instantly made things better for you

started using a tongue scraper a month ago after seeing someone mention it offhand and the difference is wild. wish someone told me about this years ago.

got me wondering what other small things people swear by. the other one that stuck for me was putting deodorant on at night instead of morning. saw it on here and it really does work better.
whats yours.

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u/Bevol-Savarior — 8 days ago