A woman has shared her “life-saving” summer hack after accidentally buying panty liners and claims it’s rescued her wardrobe.
Hannah Dodd, 27, from Widnes, Cheshire, used to find herself reaching for the roll and baby wipes in order to rid herself of sweat caused by the blazing heat.
The journalist would often have to chuck away her favourite clothes as sweat patches stained them beyond repair.
She tried to think of ways to ease the problem and decided to settle for cheap t-shirts that could be easily replaced but not being able to use her favourite pieces on hot days left Hannah feeling deflated.
Until one day, she accidentally bought a box of panty liners and had a genius idea – using the product to line the inside of her t-shirts.
“Panty liners absorb the sweat and because of their anti-odour properties, they’re perfect for a heatwave,” Hannah told NeedToKnow.Online.
“Sweat can cause yellow stains, as well as big damp patches and this trick has saved me a fortune because the armpits [on my shirts] never seem to be worn out anymore.
“The panty liner hack is an age-old ‘housewives’ trick that often crops up in the problem pages but because of the stigma surrounding periods, few ever really share it.
“It’s a shame because it has rescued so many of my clothes.
“I went to pick up some sanitary towels during my online shop, but I selected small panty liners by mistake.
“I didn’t know what to do with them but when the heatwave struck last year, I started using them to line the armpits of my shirts and I’m really glad I did.”
Although the hack is easy enough to complete, she decided to share the process on TikTok to show people how versatile this staple bathroom product is.
Hannah begins by showing two panty liners, before turning her t-shirt inside out and pulling the sleeves straight.
Next, she peels the protective label from the back of the pad and proceeds to line the product against the t-shirt seam.
As she firmly sticks the pad down, she ensures the product can be folded easily to avoid any discomfort.
In a final note, she says that the product can be used on light and dark colours.
Hannah said: “I’ve used this trick in dresses for weddings and now I take them on holiday.
“I don’t won’t wear anything khaki or grey without trying this first, though.
“Some people have asked if I’m worried about them falling out, but it’s a panty liner – not a concealed weapon.
“You can literally throw it in the bin, strap on another and you’ve got a sweat-absorbing, odour-busting little trick, literally up your sleeve.”
Like many of us, Hannah suffers from hay fever as well as prickly heat, a rash caused by sweat trapped in the skin which often results in itching and blisters.
In a bid to keep herself calm and cool this summer, she also carries out a range of other hacks including using cycling shorts to stop chafing.
She added: “I like to wear cycling shorts to prevent my legs from rubbing and sometimes, I’ll line the back of uncomfortable sandals with gel blister plasters.
“It helps them fit better, rather than sticking them directly to my feet.
“I use talc to help calm prickly heat, which can be awful.
“I also like to keep cool by using a refillable Kilner jug or freezing yoghurt to make homemade ice pops.
“I think everyone should experiment with cleaning and clothing hacks, especially to find what’s comfortable for the summer.”
