How to Remove the Smell From Exercise Clothes
Of all the apparel we wear, our exercise clothes are among the smelliest. Sweat and body odors get locked into the material fibers every time we exercise. Then, even after we launder our clothes, they can still smell unfresh and not clean. You can resolve this problem and remove the smell from exercise clothes with these methods. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- WIN High Performance Sport Detergent
- White vinegar
- 20 Mule Team® Borax
- Clear mouthwash
Instructions
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Buy and use WIN High Performance Sport Detergent. This product is the "Official Detergent of the US Olympic Team." It uses oxygenation to remove stains and smells from your exercise clothes. WIN is safe to use on all types of fabrics. It won't fade colors and it's biodegradable. You can find this detergent at sporting goods stores or online.
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Use your normal laundry detergent to clean your exercise clothes. When the rinse cycle starts, pour a cup of white vinegar into your washing machine. Do this for every load of exercise clothes you wash. The acidic vinegar will help neutralize odors and smells.
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Add 20 Mule Team® Borax along with your normal laundry detergent to every load of exercise clothes you wash. This laundry booster will help clean and deodorize the clothes without harming the fabrics.
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Remove the smell from sweat-stained exercise clothes by pre-treating the armpits and crotches. Simply spray the areas with a clear mouthwash first. Then launder the items as usual. The antiseptic properties of the mouthwash will neutralize the odors and make your exercise clothes smell fresh and clean.
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Tips & Warnings
To help reduce sweating at your underarms use a good antiperspirant before you exercise.
