ill.clyde

of my jerseys ... please???

I don't have a lot of jerseys ... so I cycle them pretty quick after laundering.

But several of them are starting to give off a hearty funk, no matter if they've been washed or not. I know it's typical of active wear these days ... but have you guys figured out a way to eliminate that without shelling out a fortune for fancy detergent?

DrIsotope

I'm using normal All Pods-- the dark blue ones. I wash in cold, and take the stuff out of the washer immediately, and put it on a hanger.

If normal detergent isn't doing it-- some jerseys are just more prone to funk, I think-- then something like this, which I found at WalMart for about 4 bucks, seems to do the trick.

I put the dirty jersey on a hanger, spray it down with the stuff, then straight into the washer. I don't even know how good it is at removing stains. But it de-stinks jerseys pretty well.
I've also used stuff like OxyClean, which also works decently. I throw about half a scoop in for a load with 3-4 days of riding clothes.
In the summer, everything gets washed after every ride. Gloves, socks, everything. I long for the cooler seasons, where I get 2 rides out of socks and 3-4 rides out of gloves.

Potentially related note: if you have a front-loader washer, some of the stink might be coming from the washer itself. I tried EVERYTHING to deodorize our washer. Deodorizer treatments, baking soda, hot water and vinegar cycles, on and on.
Then I read on the internet, on a random forum after searching for "my Whirlpool Duet stinks" the answer, one of those forehead-slapping moments. Just leave the door open. When not using the washer, leave the door open. I leave ours about 4" open.
The washer dries right out, and all traces of smell just disappear.

JLDickmon

Try cleaning your washer? Does your kitchen water smell funky too? How old is the water softener? Ever had a plumber sanitize your bladder tank (if on private well)?

Just spitballin' some things..

jsigone

on the stupid stickyt humid days, I leave my kit in the shower when I shower. Kits gets hung up or washed afterwards.

BTW I wash my kits with un-eaten Tide Pods in delicate mode and cold water, dry Low 15 min and hang dry afterwards.

maletero

I've been putting Borax in with every load, sometimes with an extra wash. Seems to do the trick most of the time. I do have one cheaper jersey that hangs on to some of the smell, though.

Patriot1

ill.clyde

No issues with our washer ... yes, it's a front load, and the door is left open between uses ... fwiw ... I wash after only one use, never machine dry, always hang to dry.

this isn't a water or musty smell ... it smells like a dirty armpit. It's worse in my cheap jerseys, but still noticeable.

I think I'll try that spray Dr. Isotope suggested.

philbob57

I sometimes soak the stuff in a dilute vinegar solution. The vinegar smells better than the funk.

Blumenkraft

As Dr. Isotope touches upon, two natural ingredients that are known to be very effective in removing odors are white vinegar and baking soda. Baking soda will also work wonders on resetting a front loader that's accumulated some funky gaminess.

Personally I use white vinegar all the time, even as a fabric softener, and can vouch for its effectiveness. You can soak with vinegar or baking soda in the water, and you can add vinegar to the rinse cycle (instead of softener). Google it, there should be plenty of tips on dosing. Also, unlike some of the softeners that operate on the well known principle of overpowering funk with perfume, Louis XIV style, a rinse with vinegar should not leave any fragrance in the fabric once dry.

dagray

I throw 1/2 cup white vinegar in the wash with the detergent. smells come out after one wash.

skidder

I just soak them (and my shorts) in water that has soap and a non-bleach brightening agent in it - usually oxiclean. I'd suggest timing the soak by listening to some funk music on a phonograph. One side of a Sly and the Family Stone or George Clinton album should be long enough (don't get carried away though!). Knead them a few times (at the start, middle, and end of the soak), then rinse and hang to dry.

rgconner

Percel unscented.

Works for my 15 year old son who smells like a walking NFL locker room, even with medical grade anti-persperent. Gets the smell out of his cotton cloths better than the Tide we used to use:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Persil-Pr...Loads/42417860

indiana_jane

Drying outside, as a commenter suggested, is a good idea -- sunshine helps.

sdmc530

I will give you my finding over the years. Drying outside seems to help. I found that washing in cold actually holds the stink more than warm, warm water seems to run out the funk. I have also done the shower with the jersey deal too ,that was just a pain IMO though.

wash in warm with mild soap and hang outside is the best IMO.....but this is just my opinion. My oldest jersy is going on 10 years now.....about to be retired for indoor use only though

drewguy

Well-played.

ill.clyde

I'm trying that spray this week the good doctor recommended earlier in the thread ... will report back ...