Most sportswear that you buy today tends to be specially designed to withstand the rigours of exercise. However, even the durable fabrics that are used to produce the clothes that you wear when you exercise can start to suffer after constant washing.

The problem is that sweating is common, during and immediately after exercise. This means that workout clothes have to be washed regularly. This is why it’s so important to protect the fibers of your clothes, by using the right type of detergent and being careful when you wash them.

What type of detergent should you use?

The workout clothes that you wear when you exercise are usually made from specialist materials, which are intended to aid moisture wicking. This means that they wick sweat away from your body and help it evaporate. If you use a detergent that is not manufactured with this type of material in mind, you are at risk of hindering the moisture wicking property of the clothes. This is why selecting a specially formulated detergent, that is created to be used when washing workout clothes, is so important for effective fabric care.

Using other products as a detergent boost

If you want an additional boost for your detergent when you are trying to remove sweat stains from your workout clothes, you can add products such as vinegar or baking soda directly to the wash. Both of these products can also be used to pre-soak clothing in order to make it easier to get rid of unsightly sweat stains and unwanted odors.

Why using too much detergent is a bad idea

It’s easy to believe that using more detergent in the wash will help to ensure that your workout clothes are cleaner. This is not the case. You should always stick to using the recommended amount of detergent. Using too much actually hinders the cleaning of your clothes as the residual detergent sticks to fibers, trapping stale odors as it does so.

Why you should avoid using fabric conditioner

It may be tempting to use fabric conditioner on your workout clothes, with the aim of improving their smell or the level of softness. This is not a good idea. Using these products can prevent moisture wicking or waterproofing features of clothing from working as they should. Many sportswear manufactures warn against using fabric conditioners on clothing labels. Even if this advice is not included, you should refrain from using a fabric conditioner when you are washing workout clothes.

It’s natural to want to feel comfortable during a workout; most of us want to look as good as possible, too. Taking care of your workout clothes helps to make this happen. Make sure that you use a specially formulated detergent, at the recommended level, when you wash your clothes and never be tempted to add fabric conditioner to the wash. This type of care helps to keep workout clothes feeling and looking good for longer.

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