After trying so many different brands of detergent, I think I have found the one the best one for me. I’ve used Persil, Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Sport, Sweat X Sport Laundry Detergent, WIN Sports Detergent, Nathan Sport Wash, Penguin Brands Sport Wash, Seventh Generation Laundry Packs, and Arm and Hammer.
The one I’ve been using for the past several months is Rockin’ Green Active Wear Detergent. I swear by this detergent. My clothes smell clean and there is no faint smell that reappears during my run.
Product Description from their website:
• Broad spectrum enzyme blend to remove stains and odors from fat, protein and starch
• Cleans, and takes special care of high-tech workout clothes and micro-fibers
• Naturally extends the life of active wear
• The scent of Tea Tree Oil rinses clean after washing
• Perfect for all washing machines
• Vegan and cruelty free
• 45 oz. bag cleans 45 loads in top-load machines; cleans 90 loads in front-load machines
As a detergent, use 1-2 scoops to remove the toughest odors and stains in active wear clothing. Do an extra rinse for added cleaning power!
Can also be used as a soak! Add 2-3 scoops for intense build up. Soak for 30-60 minutes. Finish up with an extra rinse and dry like normal.
I do laundry once a week (usually on Sundays). I don’t have a machine in my apartment building so off to the laundromat I go. In the beginning it wasn’t too bad but now I am getting tired of it. I also hate going when it is very cold outside. Anyway, I have no other choice but to go. 🙂 When I was running 6 days a week using the Hansons Method during the summer, I would do laundry twice a week.
After a run I let them air dry on top of my hamper. During the winter I will usually wear my jacket, wazzie wool baselayer, and pants twice before washing them. My runs are short so I don’t sweat as much. Last year I trained for a marathon during the winter and my runs were longer so I would just wear those items once.
The machine I use is a front loader. Never before had I used one till my trip to the laundromat. I kind of like it. When I first began using this detergent, I would use one and a half scoop in the prewash and in the main wash. After a few months I would then just add one scoop again in the prewash and in the main wash. Now I only use one scoop in the main wash. I do this because I feel like my clothes are cleaner and not as smelly and don’t require that much soap.
I never use the machine to dry my running clothes. I have a heavy-duty metal drying rack from Target. I love it. It was so easy to assemble and it is big enough for all of my clothes. The rack is in my apartment so my clothes are usually dry by Monday.
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