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The Best Detergent For Stinky Activewear

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If your life revolves around fitness or if you have children that play on a lot of sports teams, you know how smelly exercise clothes can get. I have found that Tide Sports detergent with Febreze is the best detergent for cleaning and getting out sweat stains and odors.
Some of the reviews on the Tide site reveal that some people do not like the smell of the Tide, while others found no problems with the Tide after smell. If you find the smell, not to your liking, this is a way to still use the Sports Tide and use your detergent you prefer.

Get a spray bottle and add two cups of water, one cup of ammonia and half a cap full of the Tide's Sport with Febreze detergent. Spray the underarms and crotch area of the clothes and let them sit for 10 minutes before washing. This concoction will help to eliminate most odors. Try it and let me know if this helps to get rid of those stinky sweat smells. 

You can find Sports Tide in Walmart, Target, and many grocery stores. You can also buy it on Amazon.
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  1. NatalieJune 3, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    I wash my exercise clothes separately from my other clothes and I use cold water.

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  2. NatalieJune 3, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    The elliptical is my favorite workout machine. I also love to run outside!

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  3. DanaJune 3, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    I was them separate from my regular clothes

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  4. tannawingsJune 3, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    Mine are usually washed in a different load sometimes in a mesh bag depending on what it is or sometimes hand washed.

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  5. kmcgrew213June 3, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    I wash them with my other clothes I just make sure to wash them in a day or two!

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  6. kmcgrew213June 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    My fave is still billy blanks tae bo!

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  7. GloriaJune 3, 2018 at 4:32 PM

    I wash work out clothes with my other clothes. Because I do laundry daily.

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  8. Karla R.June 3, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    I love using downy unstopables for my work out clothes to give it a fresh smell.

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  9. Robin AJune 3, 2018 at 6:03 PM

    I wash my work out clothes with my other clothes

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  10. LeAnn HarbertJune 3, 2018 at 6:47 PM

    My son washes all his clothes together.

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  11. LeAnn HarbertJune 3, 2018 at 6:56 PM

    My son has started cross fit.

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  12. AnnetteJune 3, 2018 at 7:35 PM

    I wash it no differently than the rest of my clothes.

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  13. Sonya AllstunJune 3, 2018 at 8:50 PM


    I wash my work out clothes with my other clothes

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  14. Sonya AllstunJune 3, 2018 at 8:51 PM

    like the good old treadmill

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  15. Calvin F.June 3, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    I wash them with the other sports clothes in the sports cycle setting. no fabric softener. I always wash after one or two heavy uses. Depends on how dirty it gets

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  16. Calvin F.June 3, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    I like the treadmill, exercise programs like group cardio, trx, HIIT. etc.

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  17. BRITTANY DOERFLERJune 4, 2018 at 3:46 AM

    I wash them seperate with cold water

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  18. nickieisis3June 4, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    I wash them separately

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  19. Bridgett WilburJune 4, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    I wash them with all my other clothes . I just use great detergent..no cheap stuff.

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  20. BarbJune 4, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    I usually use All gel tabs but I would give this a try.

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  21. Yvonne W.June 4, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    I wash them in the regular laundry BUT instead of putting any damp or sweaty workout clothes in the clothes hamper we put them directly in the empty washing machine, so no one else has to touch them while dirty & they don't make the other dry dirty clothes grosser either. Then I immediately add other dirty laundry to make a full load along with the soap etc and hot water and dry with nice scented fabric softener when clean. It works well for us but I would love to see how Tide Sport works in comparison to what I normally use,which is Gain Original scent laundry pods and Gain Fabric softener sheets, since I have never tried Tide Sport before and my husband works out HARD at the gym with weights often, so it would get put to good use!

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  22. Yvonne W.June 4, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    My VERY favorite exercise is swimming laps! I feel SO blessed & grateful that our apt. complex not only has a huge beautiful outdoor pool in the summer, but also a wonderful indoor pool all year around especially since I live in Southeast Michigan. My husband's favorite workout is lifting heavy free weights, although he does get carried away and has ended up in the hospital with Rhabdo & ever since that happened he gets that easily but still loves his weights although claims he has lowered the intensity somewhat.

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  23. athena graemeJune 5, 2018 at 2:31 AM

    We usually just throw them in the washer with regular detergent. If they smell too bad, a bit of baking soda does the trick.

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  24. AnnieRJune 5, 2018 at 3:21 AM

    I wash them with my other clothes.

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  25. FabFowersJune 5, 2018 at 3:42 AM

    I wash them with my other clothing and air dry.

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  26. janine.June 5, 2018 at 4:10 AM

    i throw them in with the rest of my clothes and air dry them

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  27. Edye NicoleJune 5, 2018 at 4:37 AM

    Like my other clothes.

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  28. clare0bJune 5, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    I wash them with my other clothes.

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  29. Julie MatekJune 5, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    I pre-soak them in mild detergent. Then I wash separately in cold water on gentle:)

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  30. UnknownJune 5, 2018 at 8:04 AM

    I PUT THEM IN A MESH BAG AND WASH THEM WITH MY COLORED CLOTHING.

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  31. Stacie HJune 5, 2018 at 8:25 AM

    I wash them separately.

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  32. ShoppingsorceressJune 5, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    I soak my exercise clothes in the sink first than add with my other laundry

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  33. DeeJune 5, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    I soak them before washing

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  34. DeeJune 5, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    My favourite program would be my own. I alternate between back, chest and legs throughout the week.

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  35. rcbaloghJune 5, 2018 at 10:35 AM

    I wash my workout clothes with everything else in cold water.

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  36. rcbaloghJune 5, 2018 at 10:37 AM

    My favourite workout machine is a trail in the outdoors

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  37. Lester CJune 5, 2018 at 10:47 AM

    I wash them with all my other clothes

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  38. Lester CJune 5, 2018 at 10:50 AM

    deadlifts and squats

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  39. wendy HuttonJune 5, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    I wash them separately in cold water

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  40. wendy HuttonJune 5, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    my workout machine is a treadmill

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  41. Tainan LuJune 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    I wash them with my other clothes

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  42. Jackiekatie1105June 5, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    I wash all of our workout clothing together and put extra fabric softener

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  43. UnknownJune 5, 2018 at 1:25 PM

    I just wash them with my other clothes. I don't sweat too much haha.

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  44. Heather DJune 5, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    I also wash them with everything else.

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  45. Margaret HJune 5, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    I wash them with my regular laundry....

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  46. Krista MJune 5, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    I wash them with everything else but I do find they still smell a bit even after they're washed.

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  47. sparkedcatJune 5, 2018 at 3:48 PM

    I wash my exercise clothes with my regular wash.

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  48. 409copeJune 5, 2018 at 4:15 PM

    I just do my workout clothes with my normal laundry.

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  49. contestrowJune 5, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    I wash my exercise clothes with my regular wash.

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  50. AnonymousJune 5, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    With the dark wash then I hang them on the line.

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  51. DebPJune 5, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    I wash my workout clothes with my other clothes, separating colours from whites, of course.

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  52. Rose-MarieJune 5, 2018 at 6:46 PM

    I typically give them a long soak in detergent, then finish with hand washing, and hang them to dry on a rack.

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  53. Rose-MarieJune 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    I like going for walks and walking fast. My favorite exercise machine is a rowing machine, but I haven't used one in years.

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  54. alenaJune 5, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    I wash my stinky workout clothes separetly.

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  55. J Renee WJune 5, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    I wash them in cold water with my other clothes.

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  56. Luna MoonJune 5, 2018 at 7:21 PM

    I wash them with all my regular clothes.

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  57. intensev5June 5, 2018 at 8:45 PM

    Nothing special - just thrown in with the regular laundry.
    Marlene V.

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  58. intensev5June 5, 2018 at 8:46 PM

    I like the elliptical
    Marlene V.

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  59. Nicole LancasterJune 6, 2018 at 12:51 AM

    I wash my workout clothes separate from my other clothes in cold water.

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  60. pamalotJune 6, 2018 at 1:06 AM

    I wash them with my regular clothes. I just hang them to make sure they are dry before throwing them in the wash.

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  61. Loquacious LornaJune 6, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    With detergent and vinegar on hot and then dry them!

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  62. UnknownJune 6, 2018 at 7:39 AM

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  63. Thomas PeplerJune 6, 2018 at 7:40 AM

    I wash my workout clothes with my other laundry. The first time I wash them separately in cold so that their colours don't leak onto my other clothes

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  64. Candie LJune 6, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    I just wash them many, many times. Thank you

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  65. FireRunner2379June 6, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    I wash my exercise clothes with standard detergent and hang them up to dry.

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  66. MeghanJune 6, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    I wash them with my regular clothes

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  67. Erin NJune 6, 2018 at 11:04 AM

    I just wash my workout clothes in the washer, like any other clothes.

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  68. jdineJune 6, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    I toss them in the wash with everything else.

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  69. MitaJune 6, 2018 at 1:50 PM

    I wash them separately

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  70. adlkJune 6, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    I air them out on the line first (weather permitting) then wash them seperately according to the tag.

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  71. Jen RodriguesJune 6, 2018 at 6:51 PM

    I wish them separately from everything else.

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  72. Stephanie ShipleyJune 6, 2018 at 6:55 PM

    I wash them separately from our other clothes with extra laundry detergent.

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  73. UnknownJune 6, 2018 at 6:56 PM

    I put them in the washer on cold.

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  74. Jennifer P.June 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    Oh my gosh I'm just starting to deal with cleaning sports clothes, and I'm learning new tricks as I go! At first I was just washing them with the rest of our clothes, then I started separating them. Then I started adding a scent booster, and in tough cases I've been adding vinegar to the load. This soap sounds like it would be amazing to use!!

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  75. LynneJune 7, 2018 at 9:01 AM

    I wash them with all my other clothes (except the whites, which always get done separate from the colored clothes).

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  76. UnknownJune 7, 2018 at 8:08 PM

    I just wash them with everything else

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  77. Becky SellJune 8, 2018 at 1:06 AM

    I just wash them with everything else.

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  78. JulieeJune 8, 2018 at 5:41 AM

    I wash them with everything else.

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  79. latanya tJune 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    I wash them in cold water and let them air dry

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  80. Lala77June 8, 2018 at 11:43 AM

    I wash them and add the scented crystals like the Downy ones

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  81. R's RueJune 8, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    When I can.

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  82. Jessica ToJune 8, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    I wash them in Tide Original.

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  83. UnknownJune 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    I wash them in hot water....sometimes more than once.

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  84. tat2gurlzrockJune 8, 2018 at 4:59 PM

    I was them separately with a fragrance enhancer.

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  85. tat2gurlzrockJune 8, 2018 at 5:01 PM

    I love the elliptical as well as getting outdoors and doing some other form of exercise.

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  86. arressJune 8, 2018 at 6:58 PM

    I wash them separately.

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  87. Wendy ArtsyChaosJune 8, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    Mine are washed with an oxy stain remover with the detergent.

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  88. skkormanJune 9, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    I wash my work-out clothing with my other casual clothing.

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  89. skkormanJune 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM

    I like the stationary bicycle!

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  90. dlhaleyJune 9, 2018 at 3:01 PM

    I wash my workout clothes with all my other clothes.

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  91. dlhaleyJune 9, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    I like to walk on the treadmill.

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  92. mmstarlaJune 9, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    Tide has always been a favorite of mine, so I know this would be perfect. Currently, I have to separate all fitness clothes from everything else including towels and linens. Sometimes I might pre-soak all of the fitness clothes and then wash them. starla.batesATyahoo.com

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  93. Iliana RJune 9, 2018 at 7:47 PM

    I was them separately from my regular everyday clothes most of the time.

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  94. Robin MJune 10, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    I wash them with the other colored clothes

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  95. tannawingsJune 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    What is your favorite exercise program or workout machine?

    I am a walker/jogger. I tend to prefer the outdoors whenever possible. I have a dog, and he is a great motivator. He and I are both 'seniors' he is blind and still jogs! Yep sill in front, no clue where he is at, but smiling his doggie smile :)

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  96. reg369June 11, 2018 at 2:30 AM

    I wash them normally with the other laundry , and I use a scented fabric softener on everything.

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  97. RhondaJune 11, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    I wash separately...sometimes twice.

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  98. GillianJune 11, 2018 at 7:42 AM

    I usually wash them separately with my regular detergent.

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  99. Sarah NJune 11, 2018 at 12:01 PM

    Sometimes I'll add some white vinegar to the wash to battle especially stinky workout clothes.

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  100. AnonymousJune 11, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    I wash exercise clothes the same way I wash other clothes. (entered as Stephanie)

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  101. LaurenJune 12, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    I wash them with my other clothes.

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  102. Hide C.June 12, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    I wash them with our other clothes. I use Tide as well as scent crystals.

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  103. Michelle PolicelliJune 12, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    I wash my exercise clothes separately from other clothes with Tide and Fleecy fabric softener!

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  104. Michelle PolicelliJune 12, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    My favourite workout machine is my treadmill.

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  105. A Mom Who Blogs..June 12, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    I usually wash w/ my other clothes & add scent boosters & fabric softener to help freshen the load! :)

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  106. UnknownJune 13, 2018 at 1:28 PM

    I wash them with Tide on the active wear cycle on my washer.

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  107. Amanda LeaJune 13, 2018 at 4:56 PM

    I wash them with the rest of my laundry...I have never been good at sorting!

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  108. binabugJune 14, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    I wash them with the rest of my clothes but my stinkiest clothes are my work clothes

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  109. LeahSay's Views - BonnieJune 15, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    I wash them in cold water separate from regular wash and within 24 hours.

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  110. RenateJune 16, 2018 at 8:58 AM

    I spray with stain remover and add to regular washing

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  111. UnknownJune 16, 2018 at 11:55 PM

    I wash exercise clothes on gentle cycle using cold water.

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  112. FloJune 17, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    I wash my exercise clothes on delicate cycle in cold water.

    Florence Cochrane

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  113. TinatchickJune 17, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    I wash them in a cold gentle cycle

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  114. J Renee WJune 20, 2018 at 1:59 PM

    My favorite workout machine is the elliptical.

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  115. AnonymousJune 25, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    I was them the regular way, but occasionally add a little borax.

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  116. UnknownJune 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM

    I wash them together with my regular clothes but use a little extra detergent

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  117. Maria KatieJune 25, 2018 at 6:58 PM

    I wash them with my regular clothing

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  118. FireRunner2379June 26, 2018 at 2:41 AM

    I love to run and my favorite workout is intervals!

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  119. Jessica Whitehouse June 28, 2018 at 4:54 PM

    I soak the worst stuff and we use Borax to kill the smell.

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  120. NikkiJune 28, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    I wash them with detergent in hot water.

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  121. NikkiJune 28, 2018 at 5:11 PM

    I like to walk or lift weights.

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  122. Jennifer P.June 29, 2018 at 11:37 AM

    My favourite exercise program is swimming - if I had a pool I would swim daily. I also love to walk and play volleyball. Not really "programs" but still forms of exercise that I like.

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  123. ErinJune 29, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    In cold water and I air dry.

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  124. debbie wilsonJune 29, 2018 at 3:31 PM

    I Wash My Exercise Attire In Cold Water Hang on our clothes line !!! Winter Wash in cold water And Air Dry !!! Tsvm 4 The Chance 2 Win !!!

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  125. debbie wilsonJune 29, 2018 at 3:42 PM

    Yoga !!!

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  126. Krista MJune 29, 2018 at 3:47 PM

    The rowing machine is my favorite to work out on.

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  127. Julie WaldronJune 29, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    I wash them the same and with my regular clothes.

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  128. Julie WaldronJune 29, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    I like to walk/run on the treadmill.

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  129. starzineJune 29, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    I wash my exercise clothes separately.

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  130. starzineJune 29, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    I like my Ab Lounge Sport.

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  131. LisaJune 29, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    I just wash them with the regular laundry.

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  132. Nicole LancasterJune 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    My favorite exercise program is hiking.

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  133. Trisha MusgraveJune 29, 2018 at 8:22 PM

    I normally wash them separately and add a little white vinegar to the load!

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