Deodorant Spoils my clothes any recommendations?

Hodgehappy

Looks like Pit Rok is looking quite favourable in the suggestions so far....although seems more expensive? Will have a look out for it when I do my shopping tomorrow. Many thanks guys for your suggestions

Hodgehappy

didn't find Pit Rok in Asda today not at the one I went to, will go on a scout hunt...

chopandchange

I used to work in Customer Services for a company that makes deoderants. You may not be aware of it (they don't shout about it) but if it works anything like my company did, you can claim the value of the spoiled clothing back off them. Call them to complain. This is called a caim for Property Damage. (Don't actually use that term when you're on the phone to them, or else they'll realise you know too much!) You are not legally entitled to definitly get any money back, but your case will be escalated to some higher-up people who will make a decision and at the very least you will be sent vouchers.

They might refund you if you still have the deoderant to send in for them to examine, and you are also able to send in the soiled clothing as proof. You must also have at least attempted to get the stain out (i.e. put it in the washing machine) and prove that it is not removable (i.e. won't just rub off or wash out).

To try and fob you off, they might say that this does not usually happen and some people's sweat just has a different chemical balance, causing it to react with the product and cause a stain, so their product is not responsible. (this is what we were taught to say). They will make it sound very scientific (they will be reading it off their computer) and they will also have been taught to sound "surprised" and tell you there have hardly been any cases like this ever, making it sound like you have some kind of weird toxic form of BO that is causing these stains. Don't believe them.

Just be insistent. They will also say they can't pay you for the soiled clothing unless you have a receipt for it. Point out that no one keeps receipts for clothing that's been in your wardrobe for years, but you can give them an estimated price based on the current RRP of a similar garment, or make an educated guess about how much it would have cost.

I hope this helps.

Hodgehappy

Been using Pit rock for a month now, gosh it takes a good minute or so to dry under your arms as its like spraying water when you put it on. Not a fan of it for that reason although as I am still using some of my older tops cannot say if its worked yet or not and keeping the dark markings at bay :cool:

lightisfading

PitRok push-up deodorants are sold in BodyCare for about £1.50! Wayyy cheaper than anywhere else. (they're in the men's deo section, for any ladies looking.. though they're unisex).

Also, for anyone new to them - they're a natural stone which you rub into wet skin (or dampen the block first). It isn't an antipersperant (won't stop you sweating) - it's a deodorant, so it stops the smell without clogging your pores up. It comes in a 'normal' looking push-up container, grey with black writing for those looking. Oh, and the solid ones last fooooorever so are actually more economical than normal roll ons.