How to Clean Lacrosse Equipment

Lacrosse is a sport that uses many different types of equipment, including pads, helmet and sticks in addition to the standard uniform. Stop the spread of germs by cleaning your lacrosse equipment on a regular basis.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Washing machine
• Mild detergent
• Clothes dryer
• Fabric refresher spray
• Antibacterial wipes
• Towels
• Microporous foam cleaning product

Machine-Wash Lacrosse Uniforms and Pads

1. Check the tags of your lacrosse uniforms, pads and gloves before cleaning. Some equipment can be washed only in cold water or cannot be put in the clothes dryer.

2. Turn your lacrosse uniforms inside out. Washing the clothing inside out keeps iron-on numbers and other designs from flaking off in the washing machine.

3. Launder your lacrosse uniforms, pads and gloves on the delicate cycle with low agitation. Use a mild detergent as directed on the packaging.

4. Tumble-dry your lacrosse equipment on the low setting of your clothes dryer. You can air-dry the pads and gloves if you prefer to avoid shrinkage and bunching of the padding.

5. Spray your lacrosse pads with a fabric refresher spray after the pieces have dried. The fresh scent eliminates slight odors that can remain after washing.

Clean Lacrosse Sticks and Helmets by Hand

1. Wipe down both the outside surface and the inside of your lacrosse helmet with an antibacterial wipe to eliminate germs.

2. Wash mud and dirt off your lacrosse stick under running water. Dry the stick with a clean towel.

3. Remove scuff marks from your helmet and stick with a damp microporous foam cleaning product. Many companies market this type of product as "cleaning erasers."

Tips & Warnings

• Some dry cleaners offer cleaning services for sports equipment. The U.S. Dry Cleaners Directory lists cleaners by state, allowing you to find a company in your area that can clean your lacrosse equipment (see Resources).

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• U.S. Dry Cleaners Directory