Caring for sportswear is somewhat different from caring for other wardrobe items. How to wash and dry sportswear so that it is always tidy, fresh and long served?
Although all washing machines have a mode of washing synthetic fabrics and sometimes special modes for washing sportswear, manufacturers do not recommend doing this. So, how to wash sportswear in the washing machine?
Soaking before washing
The unpleasant odor of the Sports form after exercise appears because of bacteria that actively multiply in a favorable environment for sweat. In order to get rid of the stubborn smell, you need to resort to the help of vinegar. Mix one part of vinegar and four parts of cold water, before the main washing, soak things in this solution for 15-20 minutes.
Washing after each workout
Even if the clothes do not smell much, they can not be left until the next workout. If it is not possible to soak and wash clothes immediately, you need to make sure that they are dry. If a dirty sports thing is in the laundry basket in a wet state, then in addition to bacteria there will be mold.
Use of gels rather than powders
Elastane, from which almost all Sportswear is made, has the property of repelling water and absorbing particles of laundry detergent, if it is not completely dissolved. Unlike powder, the washing gel completely dissolves in water without clogging in the seams of clothes. If there are stains on clothes, they should be treated with a gel before washing.
Rejection of linen conditioners
None of the conditioners for linen is not suitable for sportswear, one of them will create an invisible film on the surface of the material, entrapping bacteria in it and causing the appearance of a strong odor. In addition, air conditioners make clothes less elastic. To soften the fabric, you can use not a conditioner, but vinegar, it helps to remove particles of fabric for washing.
Temperature selection
Cotton socks, T-shirts and towels should be washed at high temperature, synthetic fabrics can be washed only in cold or warm water.
It is important to adhere to the temperature regime specified by the manufacturer, too hot water can destroy the structure of the fabric.
Air drying
Sportswear should not be subjected to automatic drying in the machine, in order to avoid loss of elasticity and shape, drying should take place in the fresh air. If machine washing is a necessity that can not be abandoned, it must take place at the lowest temperature.
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