smelly tech kit

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Meglet Aug 2012 11:17pm, 2 Aug 2012 10,655 posts	Meglet Startling=startline
Derby Tup Aug 2012 11:22pm, 2 Aug 2012 2,080 posts	Derby Tup Thanks for various tips and ideas. I had to wash a NB t-shirt twice recently after I'd been wearing it all weekend at a mountain marathon
swittle Aug 2012 8:36am, 3 Aug 2012 19,159 posts	swittle Based on start line experience, I suspect that some of the whiff may be generated by competitors skipping a shower beforehand...
Muddie Aug 2012 5:41pm, 9 Aug 2012 218 posts	Muddie Soak in white vinegar / water solution before washing ... forget where I read that but it works for me. Will try the bicarb thing next .....
FreshStart Aug 2012 6:48pm, 9 Aug 2012 81 posts	FreshStart Halo worked really well on my stinky kit plus Sainsburys sell it which is a bonus.
brighton belle Aug 2012 6:58pm, 9 Aug 2012 108 posts	brighton belle Put your kit in the freezer for a bit
CStar Aug 2012 7:05pm, 9 Aug 2012 892 posts	CStar Mrs Star would never let me put my stinky kit in the freezer. Have Halo, will wear it. Fantastic stuff. Kit like new! Bows down before the Gods and Goddesses of Fetch.
fleecy Aug 2012 8:10pm, 9 Aug 2012 3,065 posts	fleecy Ooh, will have to invest in this Halo, it's horrid when you think your kit is clean and then you start ponging the second it heats up
SunnyDevon Aug 2012 10:00pm, 9 Aug 2012 121 posts	SunnyDevon Smelly kit in a bag in the freezer should be allowed by Mrs Star, I did this to a pair of shoes once and it worked a treat..thank goodness for Google for strange tips
Meglet Aug 2012 7:14am, 10 Aug 2012 10,698 posts	Meglet There's definitely not enough room in my freezer for trainers!