Gym Bag Hygiene: Keeping Your Gear Fresh And Clean

Exercise generates more moisture and encourages bacteria, both of which can aggravate that musty gym bag scent. Luckily, you may avoid and tidy this mess without compromising your workout. Wipe your bag's inside and outside with a cleaning and deodorising solution or a disinfectant spray designed for gym equipment. This will clear foul smells, germs, and bacteria.

Purify It

Leaving unclean workout equipment in your suitcase for days on end attracts musty smells and promotes bacteria. Starting the cleaning process early on—before the smell gets strong—is absolutely crucial. Start by emptying your bag and misting it both inside and out with a disinfectant spray for gym equipment such as Clear Gear, which destroys bacteria and removes odour without using bleach or corroding metal elements. If your bag is machine washable, be sure your gear doesn't get ruined during the washing and drying process by reading the washing label for particular directions. You might rather clean your gym backpack with disinfecting wipes. Just be sure to clean every pocket and compartment—including the zippers. Your luggage can also be deodorised with a baking soda and vinegar mixture. This easy solution performs exactly like commercial smell removers.

Prepare It Dry

A gym bag may readily become a haven for germs and odor-causing dirt since it contains anything from moist clothing to additional shoes and water bottles. The good news is that, depending on the care directions on the tag, most bags are made to be washed either by hand or in a machine. Before tossing in the laundry, ensure sure the zip lock or zipper on your plastic bag is clean. Additionally useful for cleaning nasty equipment, including headphones and earbuds, is a rag or cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol. One hygienic item that is non-negotiable in a workout bag is deodorant; spray or gel is the ideal choice instead of powder sticks, which break apart in hot water). Another fantastic gym-bag essential to keep on hand is dry shampoo, which smells and absorbs sweat. Remember also to pack a little hand sanitizer for use following a workout.

Decode It

A bag left closed all day while you run errands or work might gather germs and stench. Not exactly the ideal setting for hygienic items including skin creams, shampoos and deodorants. Use this basic trick: To absorb smells, toss a few empty tea bags in your gym bag overnight; leaving it smelling fresh. Keep a pack of wipes in your bag to give those things you can't wash right away a quick clean following each use. Alternatively, if your bag can be machine washed, remove germs and clean the bag with a disinfecting laundry cleaner such as Bio one (tm). Disinfecting and applying Common Sense Surface Coating in two steps can kill the stench-producing germs in your training clothing. Hang your luggage where it will get lots of air flow and sunlight following a good cleaning and deodorising. You'll be glad you did.

Clean It

Eliminating any extra moisture is the first step towards a workout backpack smelling fresh. Starting to clean your bag as soon as you detect an unpleasant smell is advisable since this can produce odorous bacteria. To accomplish this, flip the bag over and shake any loose trash. Should this be insufficient, you could have to wash your bag. See the label for care instructions before washing. Following them closely helps one to prevent injury and shrinking. Should your bag be machine washable, run it on a cold cycle instead of hot water. Skipping the dryer is another wise idea. Heat might cause your bag to lose shape and breakdown fibres. Use a water and white vinegar mix for bags that must be hand-washed. Really clean the bag, focusing especially on corners and pockets. Rinse very well then to prevent soap residue.