Want some great ways to keep your gear fresh and stink free? Try some of these tricks of the trade...
2. Wearing hand wraps will absorb a lot of sweat that will otherwise soak into gloves and focus mitts. Handwraps can also be washed. Yes you should wash your hand wraps! Tired of your hand wraps ending up in a twisted mess in the laundry? Simple...just throw them into a small mesh laundry bag and then throw them in with the wash & dry. Also, check out the Quick Wrap in our online store just $14.95. Roll your hand wraps in seconds!
3. Wipe down sparring gear with tea tree oil wipes. You can buy at most body care shops or make them at home with paper towels then stash them in your bag. Great for wiping off feet and hands after training also! Spritz gear with 50/50 rubbing alcohol and water. After a few minutes, slide a cotton ball with a few drops of tea tree oil inside gear and let air dry.
4. Crumple up some newspaper and keep inside your gloves to help absorb moisture. You can also put some cedar chips in a pair of socks and keep in your gloves.
5. Air it out! That unappealing smell comes from mold and bacteria collected from hands, feet, etc; both thrive in warm and humid environments. The most important way to combat this is to air gear out after training.
6. Another way to kill bacteria is to put gear in the freezer overnight in a plastic bag. Although it is not recommended to do this too often as it can damage gear over time, especially leather. Use this as a last resort.
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