5 tips for washing women's sportswearMaybe you've started working out for those beautiful abs or toned legs and glutes, hitting the gym four times a week to achieve this. Regular exercise is important for everyone and is a step toward a healthier lifestyle. Good workout clothes support this goal, but those intense workouts mean your laundry basket fills up much faster. So, how do you get your workout clothes clean? Five tips will make washing women's workout clothes much easier and effectively remove those stubborn odors. Well-washed sportswear is obviously a plus for avoiding unpleasant odors while exercising. To ensure this process is successful, follow these tips. |
1. Don't use too much detergent and avoid fabric softener"The more, the better" doesn't apply to washing clothes. On the contrary, a washing machine can only rinse a limited amount of detergent out of clothing, and too much detergent leaves bacteria and dead skin cells on your workout clothes. The soap that remains on your clothes is the perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. The result is that your workout clothes still don't smell fresh after washing. It's also best to avoid fabric softener, as it can make sportswear smelly. Fabric softener traps unpleasant odors in sportswear and can reduce its elasticity. |
2. Wash sportswear inside out and in limited quantitiesA second tip is to wash clothes inside out. This protects the color of your sportswear. Also, most dirt is on the inside of your clothes, as sweat and dead skin cells accumulate there. Incidentally, sportswear washes cleanest when the washing machine drum isn't overloaded, as is the case with regular clothes. A very full drum also makes it difficult to rinse out detergent, which leads to the buildup of bacteria and mold. |
3. Wash cold with vinegar and baking sodaClothes can be damaged or shrunk from washing in hot water, and washing in cold water is also better for the environment. It's also useful to wash your sportswear in baking soda or vinegar to effectively combat stubborn, unpleasant odors. Fill a bucket with these products and add water. It's best to leave your clothes in the water for an hour and then rinse thoroughly. Wash your clothes again in the washing machine afterward for the best results. |
4. Wash worn sportswear immediatelyThe fourth tip is to wash your sportswear immediately after exercising, because the longer it sits unwashed, the harder it is to remove sweat odors. Even if you've exercised less intensely and barely sweated, such as during gentle stretching and yoga, it's wise to wash your clothes immediately. Sportswear is often quite tight, meaning bacteria and dead skin cells can quickly settle into the fabric, even with minimal exertion. |
5. Let sportswear dry naturallyFinally, we want to point out that sportswear is made of quick-drying material and therefore doesn't need to be tumble-dried. A dryer will actually cause your sportswear to wear out quickly and become unsightly. Letting your sportswear dry naturally will extend its lifespan and maintain its excellent qualities. |
| Are your workout clothes due for replacement and are you still looking for the perfect outfit? Then check out our selection of women's tennis clothes or women's fitness clothing and easily find the outfit that suits you. With this set, you can enjoy intense workouts, and afterward, follow the tips above to properly care for it and enjoy it for years to come. |
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