So I have a problem with a lot of my skin tight athletic apparel..Under Armour, Nike Pro Gear...etc..even after washing it retains the nasty BO smell. My other athletic tank tops and shorts do not have this problem, but only the rash guard type stuff. I've tried spraying it with febreeze, using febreeze wash, sticking it in the freezer...and it somewhat gets the smell out but the second it's worn and gets warm (and a little sweat into it)..it's back to horrible BO smell again...again my other work out clothing doesn't get like that. Any ideas what I can do (I have not tried dunking it in bleach for fear of fading the clothing)...and would prefer not having to buy a new top or two cus it's expensive. Thanks. If it matters I use the underarmour gear for submission grappling/wrestling.
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2007-09-26 08:23:20 · 7 answers · asked by Dorkus 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Wash it with baking soda in the wash cycle
2007-09-26 08:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by J*Mo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try pretreating with Spray and Wash. Let it work for a while before washing. Using a detergent such as Tide Fresh Scents might help. Also try washing in hot water. This will help kill any residual bacteria. If it smells after you wash it, wash it again before drying. After it's washed, dry it immediately. Obviously it would be best to wash soon after wearing. It might even help to spray on the pretreat as soon as you're done using it.
If all this doesn't work you'll need to replace the items.
I cycle a lot and sometimes I get jerseys that look fine but just get to the point that I can't wear them after a while but at least I don't have someone in a headlock!
2007-09-26 09:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rise Above 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have seen a product at Dick's Sporting Goods that is a laundry additive specific for performance clothing. I have not used it, but will probably try it because my bike shorts reek. Look for a detergent or additive with enzymes that will break down the stain.
2007-09-26 09:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by sallyvisualfuture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got been breastfeeding for over 3 years and that i've got in no way heard of this. I quite have at present come back from my mom and pa's abode, nonetheless. I stayed interior the basement and there grow to be a flood. After the flood, all my outfits have been packed with mildew. when I went outdoors and started to sweat somewhat, i began out to sniff it. It grow to be embarrassing. I plan to combat this scent with vinegar interior the washer, line-drying interior the sunlight and tea tree oil and water in a sprig bottle. sturdy success with that. Please do not wean your ideal toddler over this. it is conceivable that it is not regardless of regards to breastfeeding. for my area i might experience terrible if I weaned my toddler in basic terms to be certain that breastfeeding wasn't the undertaking. to boot, formula stinks. have you ever spent time with a formula fed toddler? smelly.
2016-12-28 04:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by lamp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2013-10-24 07:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Adam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Fabuloso. It takes the smell out of almost anything. It will take cat spray out and smoke out It's worth a try, good luck!
2007-09-26 08:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by deanna m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend baking soda and/or liquid fabric softener. Oxy clean may work but I do not know how it will interact with your fabric (fading, even causing it to break down faster, etc)
2007-09-26 09:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋