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Even as the temps cool down, sweaty workout clothes never really take a vacation.
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So I had to ask experts exactly how to get the sweat smell out of workout clothes.
Obviously, the root of stinky workout clothes is sweat.
So, the first step, according toDr.
Marisa Garshick, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, is to reduce how much youre sweating.
Its also best to wear light, moisture-wicking fabrics when exercising.
So before you purchase your next cute workout set, check the label.
Experts say to hang dry your workout clothes, and never,everuse fabric softener on them.
And double-check you’re not using more detergent than recommended by the label on your detergent bottle.
Its really better, especially with [workout gear], to use less detergent, Richardson says.
Sodium percarbonate, A.K.A.
dry hydrogen peroxide, breaks down the oil in clothes without damaging the fabric.
She also advises adding some white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment in your washer.
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Use a sportswear detergent with anti-odor properties, says Williams.
We loveTangent GCs Sportswear Washwith lemon, which is a natural anti-odor agent.
Its all about tackling the source of the smellnot masking it.
Ofsink recommends adding a quarter cup of ammonia in with your laundry when it’s washing.
Just rememberdon’t use ammonia and bleach at the same time.
