Help with catcher's gear

[Moms4Baseball]

I have a chest protector that is in good shape, except for the smell! It was worn during those hot days last July and hasn't been the same since. Is Febreze enough, or can it be washed (maybe take all the straps off and use the washing machine)? Anybody had to deal with this that can give some advice??

[CUBCADET]

I have a chest protector that is in good shape, except for the smell! It was worn during those hot days last July and hasn't been the same since. Is Febreze enough, or can it be washed (maybe take all the straps off and use the washing machine)? Anybody had to deal with this that can give some advice??

Try washing it with a good antibacterial soap and then using Febreze on it after every game..That is what I do with my gear and it seems to help a lot...

[straightbill307]

I have a chest protector that is in good shape, except for the smell! It was worn during those hot days last July and hasn't been the same since. Is Febreze enough, or can it be washed (maybe take all the straps off and use the washing machine)? Anybody had to deal with this that can give some advice??

Washing with alcohol helps also, then let it sit outside and dry by itself

[ghseaglefan]

I have a chest protector that is in good shape, except for the smell! It was worn during those hot days last July and hasn't been the same since. Is Febreze enough, or can it be washed (maybe take all the straps off and use the washing machine)? Anybody had to deal with this that can give some advice??

 

 

try packing it with newspapers after the game overnight, this absorbs the moisture and the odors. works great for cleats too!

[Lions4ever]

It can be washed in the washing machine on low and then let it dry outside...helps if you put the febreeze stuff for the washing machine in it....keeps the smell out of it longer.

[Moms4Baseball]

Thanks for all tips! I have heard of the newspaper thing for cleats, specifically soccer cleats, but didn't think about using it for the catcher gear. Also didn't know there was such a thing as Febreze for the washer. I will be looking for that!! Thanks!~