Dear Reader Column 10-24-04

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Dear Reader,

Last week right before I walked into a meeting, I looked down and saw the dreaded "white smear" on the front of my black suit jacket. If you have no idea of what I'm talking about, consider yourself one of the lucky ones, and please email me--immediately--and let me know what brand of deodorant you use, because I'm fed up with mine.

The main color in my wardrobe is black, so you can see that I'm not kidding about what a serious problem this has become. I have three different brands of deodorant in my drawer, each claiming, "36 Hours of Power--glides on clear, with no white residue." Well I'd be okay with only 8 hours of power before I had to redo my armpits, if they would just get rid of the white residue.

I know the so-called secret to avoiding the "white smear" and yes, I did put my deodorant on after I got dressed. But something still went terribly wrong when I put my suit coat on.

Maybe this "white residue" thing is actually a marketing plot to so I use up my deodorant faster. I fear the white smear on my clothing...the thought of it makes me start to sweat...I apply more deodorant, but now I start sweating again worrying, about the white stuff...so I apply more deodorant...I start worrying....

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Comments

[Sharon K. Garner]

Re: white smears

Hi Suzanne,

I don't know how to get away from white smears but I know how to get rid of them: white vinegar, then wash as usual. I'd tried everything and was ready to throw out some good clothes--until I thought of white vinegar. It really works!

Best,
Sharon K. Garner, author of Sanctuary

[Filipa]

Hi Suzanne,
I have found that baby whips clean up the white smears! Just rub the smear until it’s moist--then air dry. Since it’s a small amount of moister it’s usually dry in 10-20 minutes and you don’t have to change outfits!