The London Lounge

... I was wondering if there was an effective and safe way to eradicate the underarm 'pong' from coats and jackets.

The last few jackets I have bought are cut rather close - I am quite svelte but with broad shoulders so find this style rather flattering. The downside is that I live in a warm clime and seem to perspire more than most (I think - I don't know. What's normal?).

Apart from buying only bespoke (I wish!) where a little more 'give' could be built into the underarm area to help circumvent the problem, is there a product/home remedy/process anyone knows of that will remove the pong?

P.S. be gentle - this is my first time post. Not a very auspicious start, I know.

Fabreze cloth freshener.

Don't wear coat more than once a week.

Allow coat to air out in a roomy spot. Outside is even better. Think of a smoky smelling jacket - outside hanging works pretty good.

Change the 'sweat' pads in the coat's underarms every now and then.

Ofcourse change your shirt daily.

Wear appropriate weight coat for the weather; i.e., don't wear heavy flannels in the Summer.

Everybody has this issue, especially in tighter fitting coats. Don't worry excessively about it.

How about certain front of trouser odors that seem
to build up over the years in wool trousers?

Some dry cleaners may offer a safer service than you think (see Santoni Man's thread in the Australian section).

But just remember to do your homework before choosing to go with a particular dry cleaner. lf they use harsh chemicals, avoid them. l know of top dry cleaning places that use stuff that is not dangerous even when placed in contact with the mouth. Maybe you may get lucky and find a good dry cleaner?

Santoni Man.

It would seem to be reasonable to use a very high class dry cleaner to fix a problem that takes years to accumulate. A few pennies a day... you could even plan a holiday to London (or Melbourne) to do it!