Spray your clothes with a fabric deodorizer, like Febreze, or a linen spray.
Add 10 to 20 drops of an essential oil to your wash.
Use a laundry booster, like a scoop of borax or baking soda dissolved in the wash water.
Hang dried lavender in your closet or make sachets for your drawers.
Put cotton balls or tissue paper sprayed with your favorite scent in your drawers.
The bottom line
You don’t need to be doused in designer perfume or bathe in cologne to smell good. Practicing proper hygiene habits can keep body odor at bay and leave you smelling fine.
There are products available to help you freshen up your breath, armpits, lips, and dangly bits on the go.
If you’re concerned about your breath or body odor and nothing seems to work, or if you experience a sudden change in body odor, speak to a doctor. In some cases, bad breath, excessive sweating, or unusual odors could be a sign of an underlying condition.
Last medically reviewed on June 13, 2019
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