Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting Sports Gear

1. Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting Sports Gear Even before COVID-19 came to town, sports gear was a breeding ground for bacteria and odors. With a return to sports on the horizon, it’s never been more important to get into a routine of cleaning and disinfecting sports equipment. You might not care about the smell and, if given a choice, you wear it anyways, but it's stinking up the room. You may be immune to it, but there are several reasons why you'd want to clean and disinfect your gear, one of which may affect your immune system. The number one reason why you're smelling that unwanted odor is something known as bromhidrosis. Bromhidrosis, also known as B.O. (body odor), is produced when the body's natural bacteria feed on sweat and other bodily secretions to produce offensive odors. When that sweat is left on sports

2. gear, it will continually produce nasty odors and only strengthens each time sweat is left on it. Another reason you should disinfect and clean sporting equipment is to help prevent infections. Clothing, gloves, sweat-filled pads, and anything that comes in contact with human skin can be exposed to bacteria, mold, fungus, and other pathogens. Some sporting equipment and most clothing can be washed in the washing machine, but we recommend checking the labels and if it works out, then let it air dry versus using the dryer. Some items may need to air dry longer than others. Do not use fabric softener because it can trap the smells into the fabrics, and jerseys should be turned inside out with the stains pretreated when washing them. Remember to take out the pads and wash them by hand with antimicrobial soap, then air dry them. An option yet very effective way to keep your Sports gear smelling great is to spray it with a cleaning and deodorizing spray specifically meant for sports equipment, such as FightFresh® Sports Deodorizing Spray. This spray utilizes all-natural fragrances and strong deodorizing compounds to eliminate odors and leave a pleasant smell behind, all while being free of harsh chemicals.

3. Conclusion: These are few points to keep in mind when it comes to treating sports gear.Some sports require athletes to touch and share the same equipment. If that’s the case, it’s important to have a plan in place to sterilize equipment and the players using it or For other natural deodorizing sprays, check out Our Website “FightFresh”, which is full of other great sport sprays!