Q. I am 70. When I was 13 my mother told me to use rubbing alcohol as a deodorant. It works.
I have tried over-the-counter products but find Mom’s advice works like a gem. All my six children use this cheap remedy, and now their families do, too!
A. Thanks for sharing your approach. We have also heard from readers who use white vinegar or Listerine under their arms to fight odor. Others are enthusiastic about topical milk of magnesia for this purpose.
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