Stinky Top

kelsen
kelsen Posts: 2,003
edited September 2011 in Commuting chat
I find some of my jerseys still smell after being washed. Are there any particular detergents or treatments that's effective for getting rid of smells from synthetic clothing?

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    This your jersey's way of saying you need to buy another.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,932
    Hanging mine out to dry outside on the line (as opposed to a clothes horse next to a radiator) seems to help - UV killing off bacteria that detergent leaves behind, presumably.
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    This your jersey's way of saying you need to buy another.
    Gonna be real expensive then! Worst ones are my Castelli Prologo jerseys which are pretty much brand new. Think it's a combination of the material structure designed for wicking (and harbouring bacteria) and not being able to stick them through a hot wash.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Vanish Extra Hygiene. I use it on my (ancient) commuting gear. Not bad results
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    One word answer.......

    Sportswool.
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  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    Like above, look at changing the base layer to natural fibres. I've got a few bamboo base layers and they are OK - get a bit damp from sweat.
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    fossyant wrote:
    Like above, look at changing the base layer to natural fibres. I've got a few bamboo base layers and they are OK - get a bit damp from sweat.

    Errr... Anyone else got an odd mental image?
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  • Redhog14
    Redhog14 Posts: 1,377
    try not loading up your washing machine so much, fill it only 4/5 of the way.
    @surroundedbh
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    Soap.... try using soap. (For anyone from Fife, this substance is probably unknown to you!)
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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    JonGinge wrote:
    Vanish Extra Hygiene. I use it on my (ancient) commuting gear. Not bad results

    +1 very good, use on stubborn towels too.
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Thank you all. Tips all duly forwarded to the missus :wink:
  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
    Just try a different detergent
  • Applespider
    Applespider Posts: 506
    Soak em in bicarb of soda overnight - extra rubbing of bicarb on smelly bits.

    And then wash at a higher temp than you think you should... 60C instead of 40C
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I'm assuming its the armpits? if so use head & shoulders as one does for ones little caps
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  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    Merino base + sports wool. Foolproof.

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