I play hockey about 3x/week, and my gear really needs a washing but can't seem to get the job done in my washing machine. Any ideas?
2006-12-27 04:50:05 · 8 answers · asked by daMan 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey
There are some specialty places like this: http://www.hockeywash.com
I know they have different versions like a general sports gear washing place around the US and Canada, it should be linked on that site above ... but I saw it quite a while ago.
There's also this:
http://www.sprayfresh.ca/index3.html
Which is like febreeze, but helps eliminate bacteria build up which can be very harmful to yourself and even your teammates. Just febreeze isn't the greatest idea. Some of the infections and rashes I have heard about people getting from not washing equipment often enough or correctly ... its not very pleasant at all.
2006-12-27 17:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by msconduct 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to play hockey (goalie and defenseman) and i did a few different things. I don't know if you mean you can't fit the stuff in your washing machine, or if it's not working.
If it won't fit, do what i did-- take it to a laundromat that has those big, industrial sized machines.
If that doesn't work, you might have to do what I did for my goalie stuff. Find a pro shop that does cleaning (most of them have a place that they recommend or do on site). They go in this machine thing and it destroys the bacteria that causes odor in your stuff. My goalie stuff REAKED and when they got done with it, it was awesome.
Best of luck
2006-12-27 05:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by bigred8882 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Febreeze = best friend. There is also something called SaniSport which is like a closet you can put everything in to clean it. Check with local rinks to see if they have one. DO NOT WASH IT IN A WASHING MACHING, you will rip the stitching out or wear down areas like the palms of your gloves. The gear's not flexible like clothes so its not suppose to be tumbled around.
2006-12-27 11:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Phil W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do, and the best way to prolong the life of your equipment is to handwash it in a bathtub using laundry detergent. This way it isnt to much stress on the fabric and there is no chance of parts coming off. Afterwards let air dry outside or in a calm place and spray a little febreeze on it.
2006-12-27 06:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by hockeyqdoba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a hockey parent who discovered this by accident......he left his daughter's hockey bag in the bed of his truck as he went thru the car wash.
Apparently it did a great job cleaning the equipment. The bag was zipped up when he went thru. My understanding is that it took the nasty smell away.
2006-12-27 06:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.KnowNothing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I simply take it out right when I get home, hang it up and febreeze the hell out of it.
By game time the small is pretty much gone.
If you are in a warm climate air it outside when you can.
2006-12-27 08:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by snocy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea if this works but my teamate washes his equipment in the dish washer. Again I have never tried it so I don't know if it works, but he says he does it all the time.
2006-12-27 05:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by random bailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have access to a pool and you live in a warmer climate, just throw it into the pool. (chest, elbow, shin, gloves) Don't throw in the helmet, goalie leg pads, blockers, or goalie's gloves. After you let the pads soak for a while, just lay them in the sun.
2006-12-27 17:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by NYR3188 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋