another work out- related thread (but also laundry related)

GreenTeaDisease
GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
edited February 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
so i've been wearing cotton t-shirts to work out because my wic running shirts don't fit anymore. but cotton t-shirts just like take the stink and trap it in, even after washing! I've been putting white vinegar in the wash, as I read it gets out sweat smells, but it doesn't seem to be working all that well! does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't like stinking before I even get to the gym.
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  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    Even after washing? Wow, thats some toxic sweat.
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    Even after washing? Wow, thats some toxic sweat.

    well it's cotton, if it's drenched in sweat it's going to retain the smell.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,201
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    so i've been wearing cotton t-shirts to work out because my wic running shirts don't fit anymore. but cotton t-shirts just like take the stink and trap it in, even after washing! I've been putting white vinegar in the wash, as I read it gets out sweat smells, but it doesn't seem to be working all that well! does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't like stinking before I even get to the gym.

    microfiber work out gear?
  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    so i've been wearing cotton t-shirts to work out because my wic running shirts don't fit anymore. but cotton t-shirts just like take the stink and trap it in, even after washing! I've been putting white vinegar in the wash, as I read it gets out sweat smells, but it doesn't seem to be working all that well! does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't like stinking before I even get to the gym.


    Wait, you put vinegar on something to make it smell better? Isn't that like using a waterfall to dry your hands?
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  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Get_Right wrote:
    microfiber work out gear?

    that's what I'm saying, I can't wear it anymore b/c they don't make it big enough. I have to wear men's cotton t's.
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Wait, you put vinegar on something to make it smell better? Isn't that like using a waterfall to dry your hands?

    haha no, you put in the washing machine water. it's on like every household cleaning whatever tip site/message board.
  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    haha no, you put in the washing machine water. it's on like every household cleaning whatever tip site/message board.

    That would explain why I've never heard of it.
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  • GreenTeaDisease
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    eyedclaar wrote:
    That would explain why I've never heard of it.

    well, I had to go looking for it.
  • Jeanie
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    Not that I have any idea if this works or not GTD, but what about some essential oils? Like a drop or two of lavendar oil or something in the wash?
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  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Jeanie wrote:
    Not that I have any idea if this works or not GTD, but what about some essential oils? Like a drop or two of lavendar oil or something in the wash?

    hmm staining could be a problem? I dunno.
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    hmm staining could be a problem? I dunno.

    dunno, maybe.

    what about soaking them first? I usually find if I let something soak for a bit that it gets it cleaner. My mum would probably tell you to soak them in a little bleach. That could work.

    how are you drying them btw? coz that can have a big impact.
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  • GreenTeaDisease
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    Jeanie wrote:
    dunno, maybe.

    what about soaking them first? I usually find if I let something soak for a bit that it gets it cleaner. My mum would probably tell you to soak them in a little bleach. That could work.

    how are you drying them btw? coz that can have a big impact.

    usually low heat for drying.

    hmm yeah soaking is always good. it's such a pain in the ass to use the washer in my house...but I guess I should probably suck it up and figure out a way to soak...
  • WildChildRose
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    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    so i've been wearing cotton t-shirts to work out because my wic running shirts don't fit anymore. but cotton t-shirts just like take the stink and trap it in, even after washing! I've been putting white vinegar in the wash, as I read it gets out sweat smells, but it doesn't seem to be working all that well! does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't like stinking before I even get to the gym.

    I hear that bleach or ammnonia works. I've never heard of clothes still smelling after a wash though! What kind of detergent are you using?
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  • GreenTeaDisease
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    WildChildRose wrote:
    I hear that bleach or ammnonia works. I've never heard of clothes still smelling after a wash though! What kind of detergent are you using?

    eh I've had this problem with all detergents (I used to use regular tide or whatever and had the problem back then with anything cotton, but now I use organic stuff).
    It's not unheard of though- there's enough info on the house cleaning sites to suggest it is a fairly common problem.
  • LikeAnOcean
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    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    well it's cotton, if it's drenched in sweat it's going to retain the smell.
    Don't wear as much maybe?

    Are you heavy set? Do you not workout a lot? Do you have very active sweat glands?? I work out all the time, but only sweat a lot if I'm overly bundled or its 90+ degrees out..

    Maybe my sense of smell is bad, or maybe I don't care because I workout in workout clothes that I don't care how I smell when wearing them.
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    Don't wear as much maybe? Are you heavy set? Do you not workout a lot? Have very active sweat glands.. I work out all the time, but only sweat a lot if I'm overly bundled or its 90+ degrees out..

    I work out almost every day and have been for 10 years. I guess you are one of the lucky non-sweaters. the better shape I'm in, the more I sweat. I sweat buckets. I sweat when I'm not working out too. I'm always way too hot.

    But I don't think the sweating is the problem, it's the clothes RETAINING the sweat smell.
    I really can't believe this thread has caused so much controversy, I thought it was just a normal part of life!
  • LikeAnOcean
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    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    I work out almost every day and have been for 10 years. I guess you are one of the lucky non-sweaters. the better shape I'm in, the more I sweat. I sweat buckets. I sweat when I'm not working out too. I'm always way too hot.

    But I don't think the sweating is the problem, it's the clothes RETAINING the sweat smell.
    I really can't believe this thread has caused so much controversy, I thought it was just a normal part of life!
    lol, no, it is a normal part of life.. maybe I'm alone in not caring what I smell like when working out or before.
  • PJPixie
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    eyedclaar wrote:
    Wait, you put vinegar on something to make it smell better? Isn't that like using a waterfall to dry your hands?


    I thought this a strange concept too. Vinegar........hmm........Vinegar stinks. PERIOD.
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  • Jeanie
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    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    usually low heat for drying.

    hmm yeah soaking is always good. it's such a pain in the ass to use the washer in my house...but I guess I should probably suck it up and figure out a way to soak...


    oh well I reckon there's the problem right there then. some things really need to be dried in fresh air and sunshine. I know that's easier said than done but I bet that would make a HUGE difference. And yeah, the soaking.
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  • GreenTeaDisease
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    PJPixie wrote:
    I thought this a strange concept too. Vinegar........hmm........Vinegar stinks. PERIOD.

    yeah but it's like acids canceling out bases or something. the vinegar smell doesn't like remain in the clothes when they come out, it's too diluted with all the water and soap.

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