To not wear antiperspirant to my job in healthcare?

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I've tried all sorts, none of which work. I've tried Dove max protection and Triple Dry as well as many of the usual supermarket bought ones. I still end up smelling! I've used Lush deodorant before which doesn't stop me sweating but does get rid of the smell. I don't know what else to try.

WIBU to use the lush deodorant for work but potentially end up with sweat patches on hot / busy days?

if you wash any form of uniform at home you are entitled to use a tax code there are two scales one would be for normal uniforms like what you wear in ASDA and another for clinical uniforms which should be washed at 60 ( it used to be 90) minimum there should be guidelines in your workplace manual but if it is a scrub top type of uniform it needs to be 60
however you can't claim allowance if you could put uniforms in hospital laundry but chose not to

DH has a similar problem not helped by the temperature of the hospital - always roasting
He's allergic to bio washing powder but we use non bio and www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/product/stain-devils-antiperspirant-sweat-marks-250ml/ which helps with keeping shirts and scrubs stale sweat free.
DHs newest set of scrubs say on the label to be washed at 40degrees (they aren't cotton they are some weird blend) and I checked and the guidance has changed and just says to wash at the highest recommended temp for the fabric - used to be 60
He swapped to PitRock which helped with the smell but he's still quite sweaty
He always has a spare shirt & scrubs top to change into.

Mineral stick is the only thing that works for me

I rub sodium bicarbonate mix in husbands shirt armpits. Have also soaked in mild vinegar solution to get rid of smell from clothes.

orangeshoebox that’s a fair point.

On the soap bar question, is Simple soap OK? I'm allergic to a lot of soaps but OK with Simple.

I find tops/dressers that are a bit roomier in the armpit to be helpful also.

Check this out:
nuudcare.co.uk
I wholeheartedly recommend it!

Driclor works miracles!

I spray the underarm area of clothes with antibacterial spray before they go in the machine.
I wash at 40 with biological powder. Dont use bio powder at 60 because heat kills the enzymes, so use non bio to wash at 60.

Agree Driclor is brilliant

Olive soap and men's roll on deodorant. Or mitchum. Things marketed for ladies are just not cut out for the job. They are too 'delicate' you might as well just not bother half the time. Same for razors. Women's aren't sharp enough..

Try speaking to a pharmacist. I used to get a roll on on prescription (can’t remember the name) but recently have seen it for sale in Boots. It’s one you apply at night and it slowly reduces how much you sweat. Alternatively I have heard that you can have Botox in your arm pits for sweating- might be able to get a referral from your GP?

Dricolor! Halo sports wash and purax pads.

Thank you so much all. Tesco had the dettol laundry cleaner on offer so I'll give that a go. I'll stick with it for a bit and then try the Driclor or Mitchum too next time I can get to a Boots (probably a week or so).

I've tried nuud and unfortunately found it didn't help. It didn't stop the smell and I still had sweat patches as per using lush stuff.

The thing is with the Dove or Triple Dry I don't sweat all that much so maybe it is a clothes issue 🤷‍♀️

Perspirex is very effective. But it is VERY expensive and quite tricky to use. The bottles are teeny and are around £8. You apply at night to bone dry armpits. In the morning, you wash as usual and don't need to apply more. This is because it works over night to block the sweat production completely. Some people can go 2-3 days on one application. I use it on and off but it is tricky as if your armpits are not completely dry, you will get a horrible rash. Like I said, potent. But absolutley works.

Sorry I haven't rtft.
My Dsis had botox under her armpits it is a game changer, she often needed to bring 3 tops to change during work from sweat patches.

We’re not going to have warm weather for long, so I’d probably not change much in the meantime if I were you. IE you could go to your GP and have a prescription product, but you won’t get much use out of it as you’d probably feel fine as the temperature drops.

Out of drugstore products, I think Sure Maximum is better than Mitchum, especially the sport strength. As long as you don’t smell, I don’t think the sweat patches are a problem.

You have my sympathy! This is what worked for me. It seems a bit of a faff but you can do other bits (clean teeth, pluck chin...) during the drying parts. Start by washing pits with soap. Pat dry....don't rub! Damp a make up remover pad then squeeze out excess water. Sprinkle with tea tree oil (anti bacterial) and wipe over pits. Waft about to dry. Apply deodorant (Biosen works for me). Again let it dry. Then dust with athletes foot powder (anti fungal) and you're good to go! Good luck....soon be winter!

Driclor is the only anti-perspirant I have found that actually works
Can sting like a bitch though

Another vote for Mitchum gel. You can get it in tescos and all other supermarkets. Pretty sure you can perspirex/driclor there too.

On a side note, I didn’t know you should wash uniforms a 60 degrees. I wear scrubs though so don’t have to wash my own. But if I ever do I will bear it in mind.

I don't think it's a good idea to have visible sweat patches at work (at least in healthcare!) even if there's no sweaty smell.

I use Dettol soap (bar) keep armpits hair free and Mitchum, it stops me sweating even on long hot shifts.

I also keep a spare top in my work drawer and a quick dry Sure roll on just in case. Work clothes always washed on 40 with bio powder and line dried.

Do you wear scrubs or a tunic/dress?

shower using Dove soap and have done for over a year

But -if I’m remembering the ads-it’s 1/4 moisturising. Try an ordinary bar soap, see if that stops the odour if the new way of washing doesn’t work.

Our Uniform Code has all the rules about hair, nails, jewellery (Infection Control) and Excessive Body Odour

I often wonder what in acceptable Body Odour lvels would be (and who decides)

I wash my tunics at 60 with my white TShirts that I wear on the way to work (It doesn't do the TShirts any good but I replace them when they look rough) .
Bio Powder , scoop of Astonish and if the necks and pits look grubby then a pre-treat spray.

I found PitRok (the black case solid crystal) best , needs to be applied to hair free damp armpits .

Tomorrow I will be in a baking hot room and no doubt filling in a DATIX before 5pm.. ( excess heat)

Probably not the done thing here but have you thought of febreezing* your uniform as well?

*Other fabric fresheners are available