Smelly Kit

[MTBeer]

Anyone have the problem of smelly cycling tops. My tops (mostly First Ascent) come out of the wash and before I put them on they already have that "I haven't showered for 3 days" smell.

Any suggestions?

[ChUkKy]

Soak them in bicarbonate of soda before washing or even place a spoonful with your soap powder in the washing machine, my clothes smell fine now.

[LeTurbo]

If they're packed away slightly damp, they'll smell like piss.

['Dale]

If they're packed away slightly damp, they'll smell like piss.

 

['Dale]

If they're packed away slightly damp, they'll smell like piss.

 

Yeah, I give my kit some good sunshine before packing it away, especially on the damp autumn days.

Even if it stays out in a warm sunny room for a few days.

[MTBeer]

Soak them in bicarbonate of soda before washing or even place a spoonful with your soap powder in the washing machine, my clothes smell fine now.

thanks, I'll try that.

[Guest Omega Man]

My mate reckons soak it in Milton cos it's the bacteria that stinks. Also. If you ride with a hydration pack that might well be the cause of the smelly.

[Hairy]

Now I have a lovely wife who did a little homework on this issue as when I commute to work the kit is kept in a locker and never fully dries, so I usually smell like a 3 day dead bergie by the time I get home.

 

She pours some vinegar into the washing machine and this somehow miraculously removes any traces of odor.

[Napalm]

I let mine soak for about a day. That seems to get rid of the dead mineworker smell.

[sias]

I let mine soak for about a day. That seems to get rid of the dead mineworker smell.

 

Maybe you haven't smelled a dead mineworker lately? Give me a ring, I'll hook you up next time we have a fatal underground...

[Honkdonk]

My camelback hones super bad. It eminates from the straps that go over my shoulders and under the armpits - the primary source of all things stinky! A good wash and a few days in the sun seem to sort it out.

I also keep all my kit in a plastic crate for easy transport and leave that to dry in the sun on a regular basis. Its bad enough with the wife thinking she is married to a bike, so best I keep the kit that goes with it clean and tidy

[Mojoman]

For me the best way to keep odors away is plenty of sun and fresh air! And always make sure you wash the kit as soon as possible. I also wash my Camelbak every 6 weeks or so.

[1hill@aTime]

never had that problem, just ride faster...

[Nobody]

I do the odd load with Vanish. I heard you shouldn't use softener on cycling kit.

[DaLoCo]

 

 

She pours some vinegar into the washing machine and this somehow miraculously removes any traces of odor.

Vinegar also acts as a softener (been using a cupful instead of softener during rinse cycle for years now), and doesn't cause the sludge associated with normal fabric softeners. You should also run a wash cycle once a month with about a liter of vinegar and no clothes, it cleans all the pipes out nicely.

[Tumbleweed]

Maybe you haven't smelled a dead mineworker lately? Give me a ring, I'll hook you up next time we have a fatal underground...

 

Are you that Bad Brad dude?

 

Back to topic, what about smelly shoes? Any tips?