Your workout clothes can get down right nasty. The sweat and odors absorbed by your workout clothes results in garments that need a little TLC. We have some tips to help ensure your workout clothes stay clean and fresh.
Check Care Labels
Your workout clothes will contain care labels. Following care instructions should assist in ensuring your workout clothes are cared for as the manufacturer recommends.
Separate Your Workout Clothes From Other Garments
Don’t intermingle your workout clothes with your other garments even if the care instructions are similar. Your workout clothes contain sweat, odor and bacteria that can transfer to other garments. Keep it easy and separate your workout clothes.
Wash Your Workout Clothes Inside Out
There are a couple good reasons to wash your workout clothes inside out. First, the nastiness all begins on the inside. Sweat, odor and bacteria emits from the body to your workout clothes from the inside. Also, washing your clothes inside out helps to maintain the quality of your fabric.
Use Cold Water
Hot water can result in shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, it can also result in fading. If you want your workout clothes to last as long as possible, select a cold water wash.
Use A Detergent Designed for Workout Clothes
Sweat results in a more acidic pH in your workout clothes. Sport detergents are formulated to clean fabrics used in the design of your workout clothes. There are several sport laundry detergents available. One of the detergents that we see most often readily available without online ordering is OxiClean Odor Blaster Stain & Odor Remover.
Do Not Use Fabric Softener
Fabric softeners can damage the moisture wicking fabric in workout clothes. Your clothes may feel heavier. Avoid fabric softener use if you want to maintain the quality for your workout clothes.
Hang To Dry
We recommend hanging your work out clothes to dry or using a drying rack. This will ensure your workout clothes are not damaged by the heat of the dryer and will extend the life of your garments.
Your workout clothes need special care to keep the quality of your garments in tact. Collegiate Cleaners offers a wash and fold service to give you time back in your day. Bring us your workout clothes and we will have them back to you to ensure your active lifestyle is not compromised.