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 2009-08-19 8:27 AM |
Member  142  |  Subject: sport wash detergentsI am a stinky, sweaty guy. When I wear a shirt (cotton or tech) several times to run in, it inevitably begins to retain some stink. I have seen some "sport wash" products at Dicks sporting goods and wondered if this was a gimmick or works well or if anyone has any laundry secrets to remove my "special musk". |
| 2009-08-19 8:55 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
Veteran 199 The Ocean State | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I learned that you shouldn't use fabric softener with technical clothing, it's clogs up the pores in the material and you get funky gear. I use ProWash (get it at WalMart) for all of my workout stuff and it's worked great. I also let my stuff air dry outside after a run or bike so it doesn't get musty in the laundry basket. |
| 2009-08-19 9:22 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
Science Nerd 28760    Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I use Win detergent and I like it. It gets the smell out and doesn't leave a weird detergent smell behind. I hang them on a drying rack to dry. You can use the dryer, just never use fabric softener. The clothes don't wick when you use fabric softener on them. |
| 2009-08-19 9:45 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
| Extreme Veteran 562 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents Used a few, Wisk seemed better, but I think the secret is to let the wash soak for 30 minutes with detergent. Reasoning is it takes time to get that funky smell into your clothes, needs time to get it out, too. No softener, either. |
| 2009-08-19 9:57 AM in reply to: #2357735 |
Veteran 204 Jacksonville, Fl | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents Artemis - 2009-08-19 9:22 AM I use Win detergent and I like it. It gets the smell out and doesn't leave a weird detergent smell behind. I hang them on a drying rack to dry. You can use the dryer, just never use fabric softener. The clothes don't wick when you use fabric softener on them. X2 on the win and hang to dry. I like the way you start the thread... I'm a sweaty stinky guy.... That's what I should put in the singles thread. |
| 2009-08-19 9:59 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
Extreme Veteran 386 West Hartford, CT | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I was skeptical but bought a bottle of Sportwash (it's an orange bottle) and have been impressed. It's a bit pricey so I only use it with my workout clothes, but it definitely removes the workout odors. No need to pre-soak either. Edited by cthoops 2009-08-19 9:59 AM |
| 2009-08-19 12:00 PM in reply to: #2357575 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I'm too cheap to buy the fancy detergents. However, I've had very good success with washing on "hot" with Tide and a 1/4 cup of vinegar (in the bleach reservoir of the washer or dumped right in). I've also found that the dryer is also helpful for shirts because the heat kills some of the bacteria that might otherwise survive the laundry. I do drip-dry shorts, though. The manufacturer's labels always say to wash in cold water, but cold (or warm) does not work to get the stink out. Oxyclean also helps with the stench, but it will cause fading and if left on the clothes will make holes. Also, no more than one sweat session per wearing will help a lot. |
| 2009-08-19 12:18 PM in reply to: #2357828 |
Regular 169 Lilburn | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents Bearintheair2000 - 2009-08-19 10:57 AM Artemis - 2009-08-19 9:22 AM I use Win detergent and I like it. It gets the smell out and doesn't leave a weird detergent smell behind. I hang them on a drying rack to dry. You can use the dryer, just never use fabric softener. The clothes don't wick when you use fabric softener on them. X2 on the win and hang to dry. |
| 2009-08-19 12:26 PM in reply to: #2357575 |
Expert 830 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I used a few sport washes...never really worked great. I found that about a cup of vinegar (mentioned in previous post) with regular detergent works well. Much cheaper and works just as well as the expensive sport detergents We were recently recommended to try Hydrogen Peroxide as well. We just did it in our last load of exercise clothes so have yet to see how well it works. |
| 2009-08-19 12:56 PM in reply to: #2358162 |
Extreme Veteran 385 shenandoah valley | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents Mrs. brown_dog_us - 2009-08-19 1:00 PM I'm too cheap to buy the fancy detergents. However, I've had very good success with washing on "hot" with Tide and a 1/4 cup of vinegar (in the bleach reservoir of the washer or dumped right in). I've also found that the dryer is also helpful for shirts because the heat kills some of the bacteria that might otherwise survive the laundry. I do drip-dry shorts, though. The manufacturer's labels always say to wash in cold water, but cold (or warm) does not work to get the stink out. Oxyclean also helps with the stench, but it will cause fading and if left on the clothes will make holes. Also, no more than one sweat session per wearing will help a lot. X2 on the Vinegar and Oxyclean |
| 2009-08-19 2:35 PM in reply to: #2357575 |
Member 360 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents If my clothes are stinky after they have been washed I will soak them for 30 minutes or an hour in hot water and then wash them again in hot water. I figure I won't be wearing a stinky shirt so if I will go against manufacturers instructions if needed. |
| 2009-08-19 8:51 PM in reply to: #2357575 |
Member 103 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I also like the win detergent and then hang them up to dry...also as someone mentioned, don't leave them wadded in a ball before washing them...hang them up so the funk doesn't become funkier  |
| 2009-08-20 11:05 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
Master 2042 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents To those that have used the vinegar... do you think it's fine to use this on kids clothes too? My kids play hard and eat like pigs and often I need to wash their stuff asap so they don't get too stained. Since I'm doing a load of laundry anyway, my husbands (very stinky) workout clothes get thrown in too so I don't have them smell them any longer than necessary. But the stink has NOT been coming out of his shirts! |
| 2009-08-20 11:15 AM in reply to: #2357575 |
Expert 904 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents I use Baby Dreft. It is sensitive on my gear and smells good. After washing I let them air dry. |
| 2009-08-20 12:51 PM in reply to: #2360264 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents rnihill - 2009-08-20 12:05 PM To those that have used the vinegar... do you think it's fine to use this on kids clothes too? My kids play hard and eat like pigs and often I need to wash their stuff asap so they don't get too stained. Since I'm doing a load of laundry anyway, my husbands (very stinky) workout clothes get thrown in too so I don't have them smell them any longer than necessary. But the stink has NOT been coming out of his shirts! Absolutely, I use the vinegar on everyone's clothes. I actually discovered this use for vinegar when I couldn't use Tide on my kids' clothes when they were babies and the detergent for their clothes (Dreft) didn't get my stink or my husband's stink out. |
| 2009-08-20 9:36 PM in reply to: #2357575 |
Member 142 | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents white or apple cider?  |
| 2009-08-22 7:31 AM in reply to: #2360288 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: sport wash detergents iwantotri - 2009-08-20 11:15 AM I use Baby Dreft. It is sensitive on my gear and smells good. After washing I let them air dry. Our pediatrician told us there's no difference between the formula of Dreft and the formula of every other detergent. It's just marketing, according to her. |
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