Hockey gear doesn’t have to STINK!

Let’s face it… Hockey gear can flat out stink! I used to love the negative comments made by friends and family about my hockey aroma. I would always respond with a simple, “that’s the smell of hard work and commitment, You’re Welcome!”

Here’s some great tips that will go a long way in preventing long term nasal damage from your athlete’s hard work and commitment:

  • Wash the “Soft Gear”
    • Little known fact: The majority of your hockey gear can go in the washing machine. Of course, underwear gets the regular wash…
    • Gloves – Elbow pads – Shin pad liners – Shoulder Pads can be washed on a gentle setting using warm water with little to no detergent.
    • NEVER USE THE DRYER, simply hang to air dry.
  • Disinfect the “Hard Gear”
    • Items that missed out on the bath get the regular disinfectant shower: Helmet – Skates – Pants
  • AIR IT OUT
    • Be sure your athlete is hanging their gear so it fully dries! Fun fact: removing the insoles of your skates greatly increases the longevity and durability of your skates, plus greatly aides in killing bacteria!

Here’s to a stink-free hockey future!

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