I'm a stinky girl, my 25p hack will keep you smelling fresh all summer long even on the sweatiest of days

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SOMETIME no matter how much deodorant and perfume you put on, the summer heat can leave you feeling sweaty and stinky.
But thanks to a budget-friendly hack, you can stay as fresh as ever in the hot weather.
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TikTok user Laura Valentina showed her followers the DIY hack she uses to smell fresh all summer long
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TikTok user Laura Valentina (@laauravalentina) showed her followers the DIY technique she swears by that leaves her smelling and feeling refreshed in the heat.
And for anyone pinching pennies, don't worry because all you need is two kitchen ingredients.
"I live by this life hack," Laura told her followers before going on to describe herself as a "stinky girl".
She revealed that her mum taught her to use two household items to combat the summer sweats.
These secret ingredients are lime and baking soda, neither of which will break the bank.
You can pick up a lime for just 24p from Sainsbury's, while baking soda will set you back 59p.
And since you only need a miniscule amount of baking soda, this hack will only total around 25p each time you try it out.
In the clip, which amassed 1.2 million views, Laura began by slicing her lime in half and dipping it in baking soda.
She waited for it to start sizzling, showing her audience the bubbles that formed.
The TikToker described the hack as "the best and better than any soap you will ever find".
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She advised her followers to use it "to get rid of any stink", revealing that she rubs it on her armpits and "everywhere else".
According to Laura, this process helps to "get rid of any stench" but also has other beauty benefits.
"It also exfoliates with the little grains of baking soda and for all of my stink girls, it will really help you get rid of that stink," she explained.
Laura pointed out that it not only eliminates smells but also leaves you smelling like citrus afterwards.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the natural hack in the comments section.
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"It also helps to lighten your underarms," pointed out another fan of the trick.
"I use key limes and it has officially replaced my deodorant," said another viewer.
"The smell is from the bacteria. The lime and baking soda is a great for killing the bacteria and neutralizing the pH," commented a third person.
Another TikTok user said they "definitely will use" the homemade hack.
"OMG, I've been doing this since [childhood] and I don't have dark spots under my armpits as well," shared another follower.