How do you clean / deodorize shin guards?

[Anonymous]

We’ve cleaned with clorox wipes and spray with lysol, but really we just get new ones 1 or 2 times a year because they are only $10-$15

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dish soap and an old sponge. My DD has had the same pair FOREVER and refuses to get new ones.

Not the OP but thanks for this. I wondered if it was ok to wash them.

[Anonymous]

I wash the sleeves in the washing machine. And just wipe down the pad with clorox every week or so. But we have maybe 5 pair so he rotates through as needed.

[Anonymous]

I put them in a lingerie bag and wash them every so often.

[Anonymous]

You can spray with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide

[Anonymous]

Wash them

Spray with Lysol and make sure they completely dry before putting them in a bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 12 year old DD plays soccer 3-6 days a week. Her shin guards smell terrible! Someone told me freezing them reduces odor but for various reasons that’s an unappealing solution. I am assuming something line bleach wipes might break down the plastic. Do you just spot clean with soap and water? Something else? Thanks!

Dishwasher.

[Anonymous]

My son keeps his cleats and shin guards in his bag. His bag smells horrible. NEVER washed them ever. He's 17 and has played 4-6 days a week since he was 6. Just deal with it...but I am glad he drives himself now. : )

[Anonymous]

yea, if you cannot afford a 2nd pair of shin guards, I cant see you affording other fees

[Anonymous]

I was them in the washing machine and air dry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 12 year old DD plays soccer 3-6 days a week. Her shin guards smell terrible! Someone told me freezing them reduces odor but for various reasons that’s an unappealing solution. I am assuming something line bleach wipes might break down the plastic. Do you just spot clean with soap and water? Something else? Thanks!

We called a priest to perform an exorcism. Didn't work.

[Anonymous]

Serious question, why would they smell? They’re plastic. At least the ones my sons have. They get wiped down occasionally but they don’t smell at all.

[Anonymous]

I throw them in a laundry bag and wash every week when I wash cleats. I add white vinegar and arm & hammer to the load with the detergent. I replace them every every 2-3 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Serious question, why would they smell? They’re plastic. At least the ones my sons have. They get wiped down occasionally but they don’t smell at all.

The side closest to skin is foam-ish and absorbs sweat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’ve cleaned with clorox wipes and spray with lysol, but really we just get new ones 1 or 2 times a year because they are only $10-$15

This!! . How much is soccer, travel fees, gas to games, lunch afterwards, etc! Another $20-30 is nothing!