How to Bleach Knee Pads

Clean your knee pads with bleach.

Knee pads by their very nature are going to get dirty over time. Whether your knee pads are part of your uniform for baseball or football, or if you use them for comfort when gardening or other outdoor activities, they are going to accrue grass stains, dirt stains and even blood stains. The best way to clean a pair of knee pads is to bleach them, especially if the knee pads are white or light colored.

Things You'll Need

• Scented bleach
• Toothbrush

Instructions

1. Separate the knee pads from the uniform pants and toss them into the washing machine. If the pants are white, you can bleach clean them along with the knee pads.

2. Set your washing machine to the cold water setting. Hot or even warm water can cause stains to set.

3. Apply scented bleach to the wash. Follow the directions on the bleach bottle to ascertain the right quantity of bleach for your load.

4. Dry the knee pads in the dryer.

Tips & Warnings

• For tough stains, apply scented bleach onto the stain and scrub it with a toothbrush before washing the knee pad.

• Avoid direct contact with bleach.

References

• Mademan: How to Wash White Football Pants; Jordan Gonzales; 2010
• Loads of Fun Laundromat: Football Uniform Cleaning

Resources

• Clorox Scented Bleach