How Can I Remove the Smell from My Running Clothes?
How Can I Remove the Smell from My Running Clothes?I like running in technical running clothes that wick moisture away, but I find that they sometimes still smell bad, even after I’ve washed them numerous times. How can I keep my running clothing from getting smelly?Answer: Technical fabrics are great for running because they wick away your sweat but, unfortunately, bacteria (which causes the smell) gets trapped in the fibers and can be hard to get out. Here are a couple of tricks that work: • Using baking soda helps. Pre-soak your clothes in a solution of water and Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda (or just use water and a cup of baking soda). You can use the pre-soak setting on the washing machine or do it in a separate container. Then wash and use Arm and Hammer laundry detergent. • Try using a special detergent formulated for technical wear, such as WIN High Performance Sport Detergent. Those types of detergents will remove
