Stinky running stuff

Stop eating curry, sweaty boy. Unless you're captain frugal from the cheap a$$ dating thread, throw that old crap in the garbage, and go buy some new stuff. Maybe that tshirt ranting dip$hit from the other thread will give you a couple of his unwanted race shirts?

That's a waste! If the stuff is still basically good but just looks a little funky why not try to do what you can to continue using it?

how many wearings do you put on a pair of shorts before washing?

if you're gonna wear your shorts repeatedly, i suggest you clean them out after each run with just water, while you shower. allow to them to dry and rotate between pairs. this will extend the time between laundering.

also make sure you're taking care of your hygiene, i.e. properly wipe your butt after you take dumps!

If the shorts have gotten to the point where a decent washing machine set on hot/warm with regular detergent (tide, etc.) won't take care of them....then yeah it's time to buy some new ones.

I wash my stuff after one wearing.

i'd guess either poor quality of gear, bad hygiene, or a mix.

can be easily remedied.

for shoes, use boric acid powder. it kills odor causing bacteria. google for more info; you can order some on ebay or

www.froogle.com

hygiene:

wash your ass properly. don't be scared to get in there and make sure things are clean.

....pause.

running gear:

get quality moisture wicking apparel - doesn't necessarily have to be name brand, but make sure it uses synthetic materials like polyester and NOT cotton. you can usually find great deals if you buy your shorts in bulk or lots, re: ebay.

also try pre-treating your stuff before you wash it. use a scoop of detergent and some water, let it sit for a while hen wash. and air dry if you can

Penguin wash

hey, my clothes dont stink BUT MY NIKE FREE SHOES STINK CUZ I WEAR THEM BAREFOOT. THAT'S MY ISSUE. SOLUTION - BAKING SODA AND DETERGENT ON COLD 2-3X AND THEY FRESH 2 DEATH good as new, so fly i get jet lag walkin down the street

Bleach that shit to death! You may look like a freak running in white-spotted shorts but at least you won't smell like ass.

If people are close enough to smell you, then you need to speed up!

you can always spray cologne in the crotch of your shorts- just don't spray it directly on your junk.

embrace your stink

or

Add a scoop or 2 of Oxyclean (the powder not the liquid) to your wash and use a quality detergent. Works as well (to my nose) as Win or the Penguin stuff and is less expensive.

For stains, spray with Shout prior to washing. For stubborn stains, spray with Shout and pre-soak according to instructions on bottle for 15 minutes before washing and/or brush the stain with a toothbrush or other soft brush after spraying it with Shout.

If Shout doesn't work try OxyClean powder according to instructions.

For smells, add 1/2 to one cup of white vinegar to wash with normal liquid detergent.

For really stubborn smells, add OdoBan to wash according to instructions on bottle and/or pre-soak according to instructions.

If the smell is mostly in the armpits, kill the bacteria in your armpits by splashing on a handful of rubbing alcohol in each armpit and rubbing it around after a shower. It kills the bacteria, which causes most of the smell.

vdawg: get quality moisture wicking apparel (...) make sure it uses synthetic materials like polyester and NOT cotton.

That polyester is exactly what holds onto stink (from sweat and bacteria). Most of my stuff is poly too, just saying cotton doesn't have this issue, nor supplex nylon, nor wool. This is common knowledge - backpackers and cyclists deal with it too.

Those special no-residue sports detergents really do make a big difference, and in my case Oxy Clean alone won't do it. I like Sport Suds.

wicking apparel is the stuff that stinks the most!