Should you always wash the sports clothes immediately after training?

From Fitbook |26.December 2021, 7:22 p.m.

After sports, running shirts and training trousers often adhere to a smell of sweat that does not go away by washing.One expert gives useful tips on how to keep sports clothes longer, get really clean and smell well.

The jogging sweater still stinks after washing.The new tennis socks are no longer soft after a few weeks.And the cool imprint on the shirt for the gym has already been solved after a few times.Almost every hobby athlete should know these and similar problems with washing and caring for sports clothes.With a few tricks, however, you can also get the most stubborn sweat smell from the outfits - and at the same time you ensure that shirts, pants, socks and shoes last long.A laundry expert explains the perfect techniques.

Do I have to wash sports clothes after every training session?

Always wash sports clothing immediately after the workout!Is this "unwritten law" correct?Dr.Bernd Glassl is the head of the industrial association body care and detergent e.V. Er engagiert sich im „Forum Waschen", einer Dialogplattform, die aus Fachleuten von Ministerien, Forschungsinstitutionen, Herstellern, Umweltorganisationen, Universitäten undVerbraucherverbänden besteht.

In conversation he says: "It depends on the composition of the fabric from which the clothing consists.In general, you should never leave the used sports clothing crumpled together in the training bag, but always let it dry out as soon as possible.As soon as it is dry, the smell is recommended: Can and do I want to put it on again? "

Sports textiles that consist of a wool mix mostly contain regenerat fibers, i.e. fibers that are chemically produced."These often smell surprisingly little after sport, you can wear this clothing two or three times," says Glassl.

Pure synthetic substances, on the other hand, usually smell quite violent after carrying once.Functional clothing that is supposed to remove the sweat as quickly as possible contains these substances."You should wash them after everyone wearing sports," advises the expert.

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Should you turn sports clothing on the left when washing?

"This makes sense for all items of clothing," says Glassl.Dire dandruff is rinsed better from inside, and the clothing is also protected from the abrasion and when drying outdoors from the bleaching of prints.It is best to close Velcro and zippers before laundry.

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Should you observe the washing instructions on the labels?

Many athletes wash their sports clothes for feeling or habits and do not consider the information on the sewn -in washing characteristics of the clothing.A mistake!Glassl: "Some of the symbols and explanations there can look a bit cryptic, but it is worth considering."

The Industry Association of Personal Nursing and Detergent offers a legend of the symbols to print out free of charge on its website, which you can hang or stick to the washing machine on/next to.Particularly to be observed must be considered on the labels of the clothing. „Faustregel: Unterschreiten geht immer, überschreiten sollte man sie nicht", so Glassl.

A strain below the temperature symbol means: A care for easy -to -care is recommended.Two lines below the temperature symbol mean: Special Schonwaschgang, fine rash.

How full should the washing machine be?

Glassl's tip: "You should carry out an easy -care wash with a water -filled washing drum. Bei einem Feinwaschgang sollte die Trommel nicht mehr als zu einemViertel beladen sein.The textiles then swim in more water and are thus spared."

In the case of flocked jerseys, for example.Otherwise you should always get the washing machine as full as possible."Then she works particularly economically.Anyone who has and uses their jerseys and other sports clothing for a long time is easy on the environment. Daher sollte man hier einen Kompromiss wählen und die Maschine nur dann nicht vollladen, wenn es Sinn ergibt", so Glassl.

How sensible are bleach?

„Wer im weißen T-Shirt aus Baumwolle trainiert hat, kann ruhig ein Bleichmittel benutzen und es zusammen mit normaler weißer Wäsche waschen", so Glassl.With darker and black clothing, you should do without bleaching agents because it can attack the colors. Hier sollte man lieber eineVorwäsche und bei starkerVerschmutzung anschließend auch zwei Waschgänge durchführen.

Should you use fabric softener?

"Featuring fabric softener pulls on the fiber. Bei Funktionswäsche kann das dazu führen, dass die Durchlässigkeit für Wasserdampf, also für Schweiß, nachlässt", erklärt Glassl.It is best not to use fabric softener even with socks.He can disturb the elasthan, some of them,.

Can sports clothing in the dryer?

Not all sports clothing is suitable for the dryer or the drying function of the washing machine.A crossed -out circular symbol on the laundry label means: do not dry in the dryer!

Neutralizes soda smells?

Baking powder as a perfect detergent - this is considered an old housewife trick. „Das ist ein Mythos", sagt Glassl."It is probably justified that baking powder contains baking soda.But it also contains flour and acid.Baking powder therefore has no washing effect." Natron allein hingegen könne helfen, Gerüche zu neutralisieren und Flecken zu beseitigen.

Are running shoes in the washing machine?

The manufacturers often emphasize that they do not guarantee the result.Some runners swear by doing their shoes (in raccutable) into the machine.Others, on the other hand, have had the experience that the shoes break.On this point the (sports) spirits differ.

Under certain circumstances, the adhesive substances around the seams of the shoes can subside, the damping and the midsole can also be impaired.So the following applies: washing at your own risk!Alternative to the washing machine: Clean the shoes with warm water, stuff with newspaper and put in the fresh air for drying.

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What do special sports detergents bring?

The special sports detergents differ primarily with regard to the composition of the fragrances of conventional detergents.Means: Your smell should cover other smells.If an antibacterial effect is promised, this is on the label.

Should you iron and impregnate?

"Many functional textiles have a water -repellent effect.For some, this is restored by ironing after washing. Hier ist ein Imprägnieren nicht notwendig", erklärt Glassl.Information on this can often be found on the labels in the textiles.

In the case of clothing without water -repellent effect, such as a cotton jacket, impregnation can be useful.

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How should sports clothing wash while traveling?

„Wer seine Sportwäsche im Hotelzimmer unter der Dusche zum Beispiel mit etwas Shampoo auswäscht, sorgt dafür, dass das meiste Hautfett und der meiste Schweiß aus der Kleidung gehen", sagt Glassl."That's just a kind of hand wash."

How do I get the swimming pool from the swimwear?

If you like swimming or operating other water sports, you should best wash swimming trunks, bikini or swimsuit immediately after training or competition in the shower with clear water.

“This is how the chlorine and this typical swimming pool smell go out in part. In Schwimmbadwasser sind Bleichmittel enthalten, das schnelle Auswaschen schützt insofern auch die Farbe der Textilien", erklärt Glassl.It is best not to let the bathing clothes dry in the blazing sun.

How should you wash towels?

Towels made of cotton or a mixed fabric should be washed at least 60 degrees. Wird einVoll- oder Universalwaschpulver verwendet, reichen auch 40 Grad, weil dieses Pulver dann Bleichmittel enthält.1400 to 1600 revolutions when spinning.Also note the laundry labels here.Wash the microfiber towels at a maximum of 40 degrees and do not put it in the dryer.

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Can you also wash the sports bag?

Often it is not (exclusively) the wet sports clothing that makes the sports bag to smell - but the bag itself.It should be open so that moisture comes out and fresh air after wet towels and sweaty textiles have been removed.It should also be roughly cleaned every few weeks.To wipe the inside with a clean, slightly damp rag often works true miracles.

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