Wash workout clothes in your Samsung washer

Last Update date : 2024-11-21

A laundry basket full of vibrant workout clothes sits in front of a Samsung washer and dryer in a home laundry room. Exercise is great for your health, but it leaves behind sweaty, odor-filled gym clothes. Cleaning these garments properly requires special care due to their stretchy and breathable fabrics. Thankfully, washing your workout clothes can be easy with the right methods. If you want to eliminate odors and stains for good, read on for more tips.

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Just finished a vigorous workout? Here's how to ensure your exercise clothing smells fresh for your next session.

1 Immediately change out of your workout clothes and wash them after every use.
2 Hang the clothes to air out before washing to prevent bacteria growth. Avoid leaving them crumpled in your gym bag or laundry pile.

Note: Regularly cleaning your gym bag helps prevent persistent odors in your workout clothes.

3 For extra smelly garments, soak them in a solution of one part white vinegar to four parts cold water for 30 minutes. Rinse with regular water and air dry before washing.
Rinse with regular water and air dry before washing.
4 Remove sweat stains or deodorant buildup by scrubbing the affected areas with an old toothbrush dipped in detergent.
scrubbing the affected areas with an old toothbrush dipped in detergent
5 Turn clothes inside out to target odor-causing bacteria from the inside. Ensure all zippers are zipped up to avoid snags.
6 Load the washer without overfilling. A smaller load allows the detergent to effectively reach all areas of your clothes.
Load the washer without overfilling
7 Use the right amount of detergent in the washer's compartment. Over-sudsing can trap bacteria. Opt for a sports detergent or laundry booster for stubborn odors.
Use the right amount of detergent in the washer's compartment

Note: Avoid using fabric softener as it can trap odors and bacteria.

8 Select the washer's Active Wear cycle, or use the Delicates cycle with cold water if unavailable. Avoid hot water and aggressive cycles which can damage stretchy fabrics.
Select the washer's Active Wear cycle, or use the Delicates cycle with cold water
9 Smell the clothes post-wash; if odors persist, run another cycle without adding more detergent.
10 Air dry your clothes to preserve elastics. If needed, use the dryer's no-heat or lowest heat setting.
Air dry your clothes to preserve elastics.
11 Once dry, your clothes are ready for another workout session. Should they get smelly again, simply repeat these steps to maintain freshness among your gym gear.

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