How to Wash Your Gym Clothes

My son has the sweatiest gym clothes. I mean, really, I’ve never smelled anything like them. And – if he forgets to wash them right away – well, we can’t be in the same room, maybe even in the same house. Here are some hints on washing stinky clothes.

1. Empty your gym bag right away.
2. Turn stinky clothes inside out before washing them.
3. Pretreat especially sweaty places, like underarms.
4. Don’t use too much detergent especially in a front-loading machine.
5. Use a booster like washing soda to help remove odors. I use Nellie’s Laundry Soda instead of a separate detergent.
6. You can also add lemon juice to the water.
7. Avoid fabric softener. Use dryer balls instead.
8. Don’t forget to also wash your gym bag.