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The wife's a sweaty bint when out running and is whinging that a new shell top I bought her is not smelling the best already. I will read the answers out to the wife and clearly not let her read the first line of this post. Thanks in advance 😆
Milton fluid
Although you smell like a public swimming pool after.
a washing machine
Antibacterial liquid wash additive.. Or napisan, Milton, dettol make an everyday wash liquid to pour in with the load
Napisan. That was the one I'd heard off before.
Don't wear the shell top as much as possible. Just thermal.
I wash everything on cotton wash despite what it says on the label. And/or soak in bicarb before washing
Sports wash like Halo. Or I spotted that Asda do their own brand one
Halo from time to time, think I got the last bottle from Wiggle.
Milton. Buy more merino, you can get some lightweight stuff for the summer. Run in a gilet, unzip when hot. Most/all shells (imo) are not breathable enough to cope no matter what it says on the fancy label.
Tips for a long and happy marriage include not describing the wife as a sweaty bint on public forums 😀
I wash it on 60 degrees and nothing stinks! I've moved more towards wearing merino base layers, which never get smelly.
Halo from time to time, think I got the last bottle from Wiggle
Also available in Sainsburys
Shower gel or soap. Tell her to wash more often and she'll contaminate her clothes less.
I guess the fantasy of a dirty wife is better than the reality
washing detergent
Halo is really good but a bit pricey.
Napisan is nearly as effective and much cheaper.
We use Halo Sports wash - works well and only use it every so often.
In addition to the advice above about what to use, wash synthetic sports clothes as soon after sweaty use as possible. Helps stop the further build up of bacteria which cause the nasty niffs. Don't leave the clothes hanging around for a few days.
not describing the wife as a sweaty bint on public forums
Literal lol over here! Rest of train carriage wondering what's so funny
Hang them on the washing line outside as well. The UV in sunlight helps to kill off bacteria, and clothes always smell and feel nicer when they've had a good airing.
Halo is great stuff. A bottle lasts ages and it's only a few quid from larger sainsbury stores.
I use it all the time from wet suits to trainers to cycling clothing and pillowcases.
I just wash mine as normal with the rest of my clothes, maybe a cool wash if its delicate.
Hang them on the washing line outside as well. The UV in sunlight helps to kill off bacteria
Rotary drier ok for wives?
Or put a bit of white (distilled) vinegar in with your usual detergent. Don't use normal vinegar though - you'll smell like a bag of chips.
I just use 30 degwash but where possible always dry outside to airthe clothes fully. Also sun is a bonus because of the UV. Tumble dryer and hanging washj g up inside never results in the same level of freshness IMO.
halo
Halo here too. Bought bulk off amazon and it lasts ages
This Halo sounds good.
Personally I just rubbed wetted soda crystals into a couple stinky T-shirt armpits, then left it for a day and washed. Seems to have helped.
How delicate are your cycle clothes?
Any chemical treatments on your clothes?
Put some bounce in your clothes cupboards?
Granny flakes?
Up it to 40 instead of 30?
Wash inside out?
Dry cleaners?
Buy cycling clothes that use 40C?
Wash straight away?
Wear deodorant?
If you use synthetic base layers, look out for stuff that's treated with Polygiene. It's a permanent treatment based on silver ions and it really does work - used by a bunch of outdoor brands including Rab and Arc'teryx. Close to merino for anti-odour properties, but wicks and dries like a synthetic.
Tell her to lay off the deodorant, and as above, vinegar works ok for pennies.
Napisan
aP is right, smell is given off by bacteria, and UV light will kill it. no need for any other treatment.