Funky stuff you can't wash?

[mrshandy]

So my reflective vest and my Nathan fuel belt smell funky. The reflective vest specifically says no washing, just wiping with a cloth and the Nathan fuel belt doesn't say whether you can wash it not.

What's a stinky runner to do?

[Susie]

soak? maybe in oxy or something?

I'm guessing the reflective vest says no washing because the friction in the washer would rub off the reflective part. I'm starting to have that problem with my amphipod singlet just from regular use.

[labbie]

Febreze? Or can you wipe it down with a mixture of water/vinegar?

[ebeth]

I would just throw the fuel belt in the washing machine and line dry.

the vest I'd probably soak spray it with some vinegar and water mix and let it marinate, the wash with soap, and then line dry in the sunshine.

[texassmith]

I'd wash the fuel belt with other clothes and hang dry.

I kinda live on the edge with laundry. I'd probably turn the vest inside out and wash it in a lingerie bag.

[ebeth]

Jul 31, 2014 8:02:50 GMT -5 texassmith said:

I'd wash the fuel belt with other clothes and hang dry.

I kinda live on the edge with laundry. I'd probably turn the vest inside out and wash it in a lingerie bag.

I also live on the edge with laundry but since the vest's primary function is to be reflective and I know that the washing machine diminishes or destroys reflectivity (at least in my washing machine), I'd try something else before throwing it in the machine. though washing machine would be my last resort prior to throwing it in the garbage.

[lb2006]

I wash my nathan fuel belt with my running clothes & line dry. I also wash with Win detergent and helps with the funk

[runaways]

Soak it in a mixture of water and vinegar for a half hour or so and then either hand wash with a little detergent or toss in with your clothes and hang to dry.