Washing Kit

Churchill123

Am I wrong to presume that I can wash my bibs, jersey etc just with something normal like Ariel?

jgsi

You also need a handmaiden but no softener in the wash for the bibs.. inserts and lycra dont need it anyways

duckson

I use liquid non-bio and no softener, dont know if this is the best way but its the way i wash my microfibres that i clean the car/bike with and they need looking after.....

nunowoolmez

I just normal Tesco/Sainsburys 2in1 liqui capsules that go in the machine. Wash at 30 on delicates wash. Never had any probs & kit comes out great & never suffers any.

Churchill123

nunowoolmez wrote:

I just normal Tesco/Sainsburys 2in1 liqui capsules that go in the machine. Wash at 30 on delicates wash. Never had any probs & kit comes out great & never suffers any.

Looks like i'll get 'er in doors to get some non bio liqui tabs then! - Thanks guys..

Just spent a few £££ on some nice kit and last thing i wanted to do was ruin it by washing it incorrectly.

nferrar

Non-bio is the key but I'd also recommend going a step further and using Halo Sports Wash, it works a lot better than normal supermarket non-bio at low temps IME. Tesco sometimes stock it, not sure where else does.

Churchill123

nferrar wrote:

Non-bio is the key but I'd also recommend going a step further and using Halo Sports Wash, it works a lot better than normal supermarket non-bio at low temps IME. Tesco sometimes stock it, not sure where else does.

Thanks!

Tiltzey Boy

nferrar wrote:

Non-bio is the key but I'd also recommend going a step further and using Halo Sports Wash, it works a lot better than normal supermarket non-bio at low temps IME. Tesco sometimes stock it, not sure where else does.

+1 for Halo.

Cos it's anti-bacterial it seems to make kit smell better for longer, especially base layers!

I get mine from Tesco, and it's cheaper than most branded detergents too!!

Herbsman

I have been using non-bio for ages, as I read that the enzymes in bio liquid cause damage to wool. However I think bio cleans my non-merino clothes better... they certainly smell less after washing!

Paul E

Tesco have their own brand anti bac sports wash too, it's a small clear (ish) bottle and it's green liquid, cheaper than halo (which works really well btw) I only got the own brand because the new huge tesco doesn't stock halo unlike the smaller one that's futher away (beats me)

alihisgreat

Tiltzey Boy wrote:

nferrar wrote:

Non-bio is the key but I'd also recommend going a step further and using Halo Sports Wash, it works a lot better than normal supermarket non-bio at low temps IME. Tesco sometimes stock it, not sure where else does.

+1 for Halo.

Cos it's anti-bacterial it seems to make kit smell better for longer, especially base layers!

I get mine from Tesco, and it's cheaper than most branded detergents too!!

I'm a Halo man too.. I just find that normal detergents can't get the stubborn odours at the lower temps.

pmk

Halo works - but Tesco don't seem to stock it any more however you can get it from wiggle delivered to your door cheaper than Tesco.

seanorawe

I dont wash mine.... the wife does. 8)

majormantra

All my kit just gets washed at 30° with non-bio Persil. If odours are a big problem, try some merino or sportwool kit.

Velonutter

Halo Sportswash, don't use anything else.