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Join Date: Aug 2008
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I only have a smelly problem if I leave my sweaty gear sit for too long before washing, particularly when wadded up in the gym bag for a couple of days. Pew! The easy and effective remedy is some distilled white vinegar in the wash, which has worked every time.
I once left a pile of sweaty riding gear sit for a week when I went on vacation, and that stuff got insanely ripe. I actually soaked it in a bucket of vinegar water and totally recovered it for use. The vinegar is kinda magic.