mecheng89 Posted May 14 Share Good morning, Hubbers! Anyone managed to successfully get rid of the manky smell that develops on a Garmin HRM strap? I rinse mine on occasion, especially after a hot ride, but there's a stank to it now which no amount of rinsing under lukewarm water will solve. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverNotRolling Posted May 14 Share Try some hand soap and/or washing detergent maybe? DieselnDust and mecheng89 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted May 14 Share Miltons (diluted). Gets rid of the pong in nappies. mecheng89 and El Duderino 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PygaSchmyga Posted May 14 Share best option is to rinse after every ride, those things get vrot. If already vrot, wash thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap and leave out in the sun to dry Edited May 14 by PygaSchmyga ChrisF, mecheng89, dave303e and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-za Posted May 14 Share I rinse my Garmin strap properly after every activity, and chuck it in the washing machine every 6w or so. No smell no issues. Will soaking it in eg vinegar for a while damage it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted May 14 Share Pop it in the washing machine with your kit on a gentle cold wash every other week. Just remember to clip off the pebble sensor first. Being washing mine like that for 5 years, no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted May 14 Share on this topic. I've found that once the stench is there its basically impossible to get rid of with normal washing. Has anyone used any of those antibacterial sports sprays to get rid of the smell ? was it successful and which one did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted May 14 Share 27 minutes ago, Pieter-za said: I rinse my Garmin strap properly after every activity, and chuck it in the washing machine every 6w or so. No smell no issues. Will soaking it in eg vinegar for a while damage it? 15 minutes ago, Dazshell said: Pop it in the washing machine with your kit on a gentle cold wash every other week. Just remember to clip off the pebble sensor first. Being washing mine like that for 5 years, no issues. I have the HRM-Pro, which cannot be chucked in the washing machine. I have to rinse/wash by hand. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted May 14 Share 28 minutes ago, Pieter-za said: I rinse my Garmin strap properly after every activity, and chuck it in the washing machine every 6w or so. No smell no issues. Will soaking it in eg vinegar for a while damage it? A bit difficult for me as to the device. Hand washing the straps would probably be the best method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted May 14 Share 1 minute ago, mecheng89 said: I have the HRM-Pro, which cannot be chucked in the washing machine. I have to rinse/wash by hand. Mine goes into the shower with me after every ride and gets rinsed off. But my helmet is the smelly problem, and I'd bet the same solution for you will work for me. Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted May 14 Share 3 minutes ago, mecheng89 said: I have the HRM-Pro, which cannot be chucked in the washing machine. I have to rinse/wash by hand. For once the run-of-the-mill version is actually better then! 🤣 mecheng89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted May 14 Share 3 minutes ago, Dazshell said: For once the run-of-the-mill version is actually better then! 🤣 Maybe try this fromCycle Lab: https://www.cyclelab.com/product/506-marvel-silver-clothes-wash-100ml Irvin85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-za Posted May 14 Share 17 minutes ago, mecheng89 said: I have the HRM-Pro, which cannot be chucked in the washing machine. I have to rinse/wash by hand. Not sure how it differs from the Dual - but after some years no issue with this approach with my HRM-Dual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 14 Share 16 minutes ago, mecheng89 said: A bit difficult for me as to the device. Hand washing the straps would probably be the best method. Have you tried washing it in a Milton solution ? Handwash in a bucket, rinse repeat a few times .... Anything longer than a 20km ride my standard routine when I get home: - wash my glasses under running water, dry and put away - Wash the helmet, especially the padding under running water. It is then placed on an open rack ontop of a towel to dry naturally. - The heart rate strap goes the same route as the helmet. - Gummy-berry juice bottle is washed out under the tap. (Actually for their Milton wash again) - Hydration pack emptied and rinsed Only then do I go for a swim or a shower. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted May 14 Share 1 hour ago, The Ouzo said: Mine goes into the shower with me after every ride and gets rinsed off. But my helmet is the smelly problem, and I'd bet the same solution for you will work for me. I do the shower thing as well, especially with IDT sessions. My hr strap goes in the shower and then hangs in the bathroom between rides. Muck of foam fresh does wonders on a helmet. used to use it on my MX helmet a lot. That and then sit the helmet on a fan to air and dry after big rides. You get those floor fans, aim it straight up and rest the helmet on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted May 14 Share Hot on the heels of that other Friday thread re chaffed thighs comes this bit of TMI . Seriously? Maybe you're just a stinky oke? babse, mecheng89 and Ivan Bergman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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