Wash workout clothes in your Samsung washer

Last Update date : Sep 12. 2024
Laundry basket filled with colorful workout clothes in front of a Samsung washer and dryer set in a home laundry room.

Exercising brings many benefits, but it also leaves behind sweaty, smelly gym clothes. Washing these garments effectively requires a specific approach due to their unique materials, designed to stretch and breathe. Fortunately, cleaning your workout attire can be simple with the right techniques. If you’re ready to tackle gym odors and stains for good, check out our article below for more details.

Note: While the advice in this guide is universally applicable, it has been tailored specifically for our Canadian customers.

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.

Pro tip: 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.
Colorful workout clothes soaking in a vinegar solution in a blue basin next to a bottle of white vinegar.
4 Remove sweat stains or deodorant buildup by scrubbing the affected areas with an old toothbrush dipped in detergent.
Person scrubbing a stain on workout clothes with a toothbrush, using detergent, at a Samsung washing machine.
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.
Person loading colorful workout clothes into a Samsung washing machine, ensuring not to overload the washer.
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.
Close-up of a person pouring detergent into the compartment of a Samsung washing machine, careful to use the correct amount.

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.
Close-up of a hand selecting the 'Delicates' cycle on a Samsung washing machine's digital control panel for cleaning workout clothes.
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.
Colorful workout clothes hanging to dry on a clothesline, secured with bright yellow and blue clothespins.
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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