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The ugly truth is that body odor sometimes clings to your clothing. It makes sense, actually. Most body odor is caused when sweat mixes with naturally occurring bacteria found on your skin.
We have sweat glands all over our bodies. So no matter how clean our skin may be to start, there’s a good chance the bacteria on the skin will breed with sweat. This creates odor, which can work itself into the fibers of your clothing.
If you’ve noticed your clothes need a boost, you may want to try an odor-neutralizing spray. In this article, we look at several contenders for the best anti-odor spray for clothes and highlight their most beneficial features.
This post was published in October 2020 and updated in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
FunkAway Extreme Odor Eliminator is also a great option as an odor eliminator for clothes. The aerospray product features the exclusive OM Complex formula that works to encase odor molecules and then break them down. It is designed to eliminate odors instead of masking them on clothing, shoes, athletic and work gear… just about anything that can absorb sweat and stink later. This product is eco-friendly and biodegradable. (Buy on Amazon)
This spray was originally designed with athletes in mind, though it is perfectly suited for everyday household purposes as well. Sweat X Sport Extreme Odor Eliminator Spray has a concentrated formula that works to neutralize tough odors, instead of covering them up. It is safe to use on all types of clothing and sports gear. This product is eco-friendly and skin-safe with its non-toxic formula. (Buy on Amazon)
Febreze is a name that is associated with refreshing clothing and fabrics that works to neutralize odors. This is an effective clothing anti-odor spray that is also safe to use on most fabrics. A couple of quick spritzes of Febreze replaces odor with a fresh scent. The special OdorClear Technology actually cleans away odors, instead of masking them. This product is available in several different scents. (Buy on Amazon)
SilverWorks! fabric spray uses silver ion technology to neutralize and deodorize odors on both washable and non-washable soft surfaces. It can be applied as a deodorizer for clothes, carpets, couches, furniture, towels, and bedding. The hypoallergenic formula is safe, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, with a light scent. It is free from bleach, chlorine, and harsh chemicals. The continuous fine mist sprayer ensures even coverage, providing ongoing odor control between applications. (Buy on Amazon)
If you are looking for a fragrance-free anti-odor spray for clothes, then this spray by HEX is a must-have. The HEX Performance Deodorizing Spray works to remove stubborn odors caused by working and/or playing hard. The deodorizing spray is tough enough to deal with unpleasant laundry smells without relying on scent boosters. (Buy on Amazon)
Try out Hex Performance Laundry Detergent to combat stubborn smells when laundering your clothes.
This professional cleaner is one of the strongest anti-odor sprays, effectively eliminating odors on all sorts of soft or porous surfaces. Its special ICE technology enables the spray to identify, capture, and eradicate tough odors on fabric. If you use it properly, Clorox Odor Defense Air and Fabric Spray may provide freshness from stubborn odors for up to 6 hours. (Buy on Amazon)
Tide Antibacterial Fabric Spray is another excellent choice. It not only sanitizes and freshens fabrics, but it also doubles as a disinfectant. This multi-functional product is designed to kill bacteria left behind on fabrics and even fight germs on hard surfaces. It is safe to use on all types of clothing and fabric-based furniture, except leather. It only comes in the original Tide scent. (Buy on Amazon)
Whether you want to refresh your clothes in the middle of the day or treat them following an intense workout, there is a clothing anti-odor spray that’s right for you.
If you need more than just an anti-odor spray to get rid of stinky clothes, we’ve highlighted some of the best laundry detergents for body odor and sweat. We’ve also collected several laundry hacks for smelly clothes.
To prevent body odor from getting trapped in your clothes in the first place, wear Ejis basics. All of our undershirts, boxer briefs, and activewear have silver anti-odor technology to combat odor-causing bacteria. (Buy in our shop or on Amazon.)
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