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Do you have any fitness wear that you use regularly that still has that “smell” despite putting it through the laundry? Or do you have running shoes that have a lingering odor that you can’t figure out how to remove?
I’ve definitely struggled with this. I have a bin where I keep my running gear and it is downright funky! And there have been a couple of shirts that I had to “retire” because the odor of past runs just won’t go away.
That’s why I was glad to have the opportunity to try out 2 products to help solve this problem: 2Toms Stink Free Spray and 2Toms Stink Free Sports Detergent. Check out my product review!
I’m linking up with Annmarie, Nicole, Jen, and Michelle for Wild Workout Wednesday and Susie, Debbie, Lora, and Rachel for the Running Coaches Corner!
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The Struggle with Smelly Fitness Gear
If you work out regularly, then you deal with a LOT of dirty, smelly clothing. Mileage may vary here (no pun intended), but if you’re training for a marathon like I am, by the end of the week you have a ton of wet, funky clothes in desperate need of the laundry. In the summer heat and humidity, it’s even worse!
There are a lot of products out there specifically catering to workout clothing, but I’ve never tried anything special. Normally I use regular laundry detergent and wash my running clothes separately with cold water. And when it comes to my other running gear, I try to air it out as best as I can and hope for the best that it’ll be odor-free.
2Toms Stink Free Spray
I was really looking forward to trying the 2Toms StinkFree spray. Here are the main features of this product:
- Cleans and Deodorizes Shoes, Gear & More – The spray uses an advanced formula that cleans the pores that trap odor in shoes and gear…it doesn’t just mask the odor. It removes sweat stains, is residue-free, environmentally friendly, and safe to use with high-performance fabrics.
- Good for All High-Performance Apparel & Gear – this includes shoes, hydration packs, yoga mats, towels, hiking boots, sleeping bags and more! It’s safe to use on canvas, leather, satin, and denim shoes.
How to Apply the Spray
When using Stink Free, spray the inside of the item of the material until it’s completely covered, let it dry overnight, then do the “sniff” test the following day. Continue to use the spray after the initial “cleansing” is complete on a regular basis so that the odor doesn’t come back.
Don’t use the spray inside any headgear like helmets or caps to avoid sweat-induced eye contact.
2Toms Stink Free Sports Detergent
I also had two 1-oz samples of the Stink Free Sports Detergent to try. Here are the main features:
- Safely Cleans and Deodorizes Apparel & Gear – removes stains and odors with a proprietary residue lifter and odor neutralizer.
- Good for All High-Performance Apparel – This product can also be used for all of your shoes, gear, and more, bringing your favorite items back to life!
The Stink Free Detergent can be used with or without a washing machine and is safe to use on Gore-Tex, neoprene, cotton, canvas, and denim. The 2 oz travel size is perfect for travel, destination races, camping, and more.
My Experience With the Products
Stink Free Spray
My current running shoes and my Orange Mud hydration pack were the perfect candidates for the Stink Free Spray since they both do a great job of holding odor! The spray has a light chemical smell that is not too strong or perfumey. It’s recommended to spray on items 2 or 3 times a day until the odor is eliminated. I’ve sprayed both items after my runs over the past few weeks, but the shoes definitely require a lot more effort to keep fresh since I keep funking them up!
Does the product work well? I will definitely continue to use the spray on items that I can’t throw in the washing machine. I haven’t tried it on my yoga mat yet but I think it’ll work pretty well as I continue to use my mat on a regular basis. I think with more time, I’ll really get the hang of using the Stink Free Spray as routine.
Stink Free Sports Detergent
I was able to wash 2 loads using the Stink Free Sports Detergent and allowed my clothing to air dry. I have to be honest – I found that after being washed, my workout clothes were not as fresh as I anticipated. The clothes were clean and definitely stain-free, but there seemed to be a lingering odor that I’ve never had when doing laundry with regular detergent. I wanted to test the Stink Free Sports Detergent using my funkiest clothing, so maybe it was more than the detergent can handle at once.
I think that I would have had better success if I used the product in a sink or bathtub with a smaller quantity of clothing. It would be great to use on the road to clean my running clothes before throwing them in a dirty clothes bag in my suitcase. Since I didn’t detect an improvement over my regular laundry routine, I’ll definitely stick with what works best for me.
Do you have issues with smelly running and workout clothes?
Great info! I have often wondered if the “stink-free” stuff is really legit.
Thanks! I think it’s good to see what’s out there.
After I run, I hang my running clothes up to dry. Then I wash them with Tide free. I also use oxy clean in the load. So I’ve had pretty good luck with getting any lingering odors out.
I appreciate your honest review of this product. I wondered how well these stink remover detergents work.
Thanks, Wendy. I haven’t tried Oxy Clean but hear it works great. We use these clothes so often so it’s really important to get out the funk, lol!
Appreciate the honest review. I had tried a similar wash a few years back and did not really think there was any difference at all.
Yeah…I wish I had better results. Sometimes it’s best to go with what you know!
The funk was real for my workout clothes this summer! I actually had to wash some of my workout clothes twice (and I use a sports wash)! I think the humidity just made everthing worse.
It’s good to have different sports wash options to choose from. I think it makes a huge difference vs. washing with regular detergent.
This summer did a number on my workout clothes too, lol. Totally agreed about the humidity!
I was glad to try the 2Toms but may need to see if there’s something a little stronger that’ll work on our clothes.
I really could use a detergent that worked for this. Some of my older clothing really get stinky!
Let me know if you try it out!
Quite disappointing to hear that the detergent didn’t get all of the stink out of your clothes. If I’m going to pay extra for a sports detergent I’d have high expectations of it working 100%.
Yeah…it was a bummer, but again, I think it may work better for smaller batches of laundry.
I am intrigued! I’d definitely be down to try the foot spray.
The spray definitely helps out a lot!
Interesting! I’ve not heard of this stuff before!
I think the spray is pretty good!
I’m subbing in for Jen on Wild Workout Wednesday today 🙂
I’ve heard a lot of great things about 2Toms – now to see if it’s available in Canada!
Ohh I didn’t realize, nice! Hopefully they do offer 2Toms in Canada!
I definitely have a few smelly items that could use that spray! Going to look into it- thanks so much for linking up and sharing 🙂
No problem, Annmarie! 🙂
OMG we need this. Alex was just talking about how some of his clothes just have that smell in them!
If you try it, let me know what you think!
Great review Janelle!I was also really impressed with these products. The spray is a life-saver!
Thank you, Nora! 🙂
I would definitely love the spray, I have a few items that could use it. My laundry detergent does just fine so pretty sure I wouldn’t use that because there is no need. Thanks for the great review.
Glad you liked it! The longer I have the spray, the more I realize I have tons of ways I could use it!
Huh, that’s interesting about the funky smell. I’m actually planning on bathing all my running clothes in vinegar this weekend. After this summer’s sweatfest, my clothes are rank!
I’ve never tried vinegar, I bet that does work great!
I totally need this in my life!!!
The struggle is real, lol!
I’ve got some stinky gear too– good to know that this wasn’t the best for you. I’ve had good luck using regular detergent with one of these stink removers too. So I use both of themmm… 🙂 Maybe I’m just that stinky. haha
LOL! I had high hopes for the detergent but yeah, I think it would work better with smaller loads that aren’t as funky as my typical running gear, lol!
Great review, I havent tried any of the sport detergents. I will keep my eye out for this one!
Let me know what you think, Autumn!
I need both of these! I Feel like my running clothes just never get rid of the stink. idk why. it’s awful! Will have to check this out.
Definitely let me know what you think if you try them out, Patty! 🙂