how can i keep my shoulder pads and pants clean and prevent them from stinking, is their a way to clean them?
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First get your equipment out of you bag as quickly as possible after playing and hang them or lay them out somewhere that air can get at them (outside is best if you have a bolcony etc) so that they dry and the bacteria doesn't grow.  If they still stink too much for you after that you can mix rubbing alcohol with water (somewhere around 10% alcohol is good) and spray that on the inside of the gear as you lay it out, this kills the bateria even faster as well and the alcohol will evaporate right out.  I also like to wear under armour under my pads as it keeps some of the sweat from soaking into them and is easy to wash.
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It is perfectly natural to have some odor.  Simply wash with a clean washcloth with some soap and water once or twice a day.  If that doesn't do it, soak a papertowel in rubbing alcohol and rub it on your pits.  That should kill off any odor-causing bacteria.\n\nAnother reason for odor could be your clothing.  Soak your clothes for a few hours and then wash them with soap and a little bleach.\n\nRemoval of the sweatglands is unnecesary and potentially harmful.
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Okay time for a real answer.\nIt is probably sweat that is causing the bacteria to smell. I would get those masingill wipes (the unscented sensitive ones) and wipe yourself throughout the day to refresh yourself. I would also wear cotton underwear. If you are wearing silk this may be the problem..also thongs may be the culprit. I would stick to regular underwear. \nHope this helps!
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Several things:\n\n1. Make sure you're using the right deoderant. I've been through three brands (I won't say who) because the first two didn't react well with my body chemistry and left me worse off than going without. Try different brands and see if one is better than the other. Also try spray vs stick vs roll on etc.\n\n2. Check your diet. Garlic and onions seep through the skin adding to door, as do several other vegetables that can cause gas and bodily odors. Don't have to cut them out entirely, but you might want to moderate your intake.\n\n3. Check your clothes. If you're sweating into your sleeves, your body chemistry may not react will with the fabric you're wearing. I had a shirt that, for reasons unknown, stunk like hell when I started to sweat. Finally figured it out and threw the shirt out. Haven't had a problem since.\n\n4. Make sure your body stays cooled inside and out. Heavy material in your clothes, too many layers, bad ventilation etc can all cause you to perspire more. Also keep hydrated. You may pee a bit more often but your body's own cooling system will be better fueled. (Incidentally, using the bathroom more often also helps your body cool off). \n\n5. Consider body sprays. Not something that will mask the odor, but something that will eliminate it. I'd suggest this stuff called Approach. I use it and it works great. www.approachit.net It's natural and safe, and it eliminates odor.\n\nGood Luck!
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Ok.. how badly do you want to clean up?  Use any kind of paper type item available, like seat covers?  If there is no one around, duck into another stall?  You could always use your underwear and throw it in the trash and go "commando"?  I think that'd work better for a man, we women have small satiny panties..I can't see that working too well for us.
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Use a mild hand or dish soap. Just make sure you rinse them very well, to get rid of any soar residue. Also it is better to let them drip dry, if you use a towel you will end up with fuzzes all over them.
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Freshen up during the day. Not sure if you are male or female but they make towelettes for that.  You can carry them in our purse or a guy could carry them in hes wallet. Around the middle of the day or whenever you start feeling like that go the the restroom & just wipe with the litle towelette, dry with some tissue. You will feel much fresher. No big deal!
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check with a doctor first.  Then you could try panty liners.  They are very thin and comfortable, but you can change them throughout the day to rid yourself of the smell.
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The most basic way to control body odour is to use deodorant soap and water. Scrub those areas of the body that tend to smell, such as the armpits and groin. Some people may benefit from showering in the morning and evening because the sweat glands and bacteria are active during the night as well as the day. You should also try using soap that contains tea tree oil because it has antibacterial properties. Wear clean cloths made from natural fabrics such as cotton. It absorbs perspiration better than synthetic materials. \n\nWhen hygiene isn't the answer,doctors suggest that the problem may be caused by inadequate digestion, metabolism or elimination. Take a close look at your diet. Start by eliminating dairy products and eating lots of green leafy vegetables. Alternative medicine experts suggest drinking an ounce of wheatgrass juice daily on an empty stomach. (Look for it in health food restaurants like Nude.) The chlorophyll may make a difference. Also drink lots of water and try taking some saunas or steam baths a couple of times a week.\n\nFor other types of body odour, there could be a medical cause, and doctors can check you using a helicobacter for stomach ulcers that can also cause an ammonia-like body odour.\n\nBy\nsuresh kumar M.P.T.,M.I.S.C.P.\nCHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST\nskmpt2002@yahoo.co.uk
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wear cotton underwear\ndust yourself with corn starch or baking soda when getting dressed\navoid constricting garments  like a tight girdle\nor heavy restrictive clothes\ntake a warm bath in alveeno bath powder\nbaking soda\ncorn starch or oatmeal it will coat your skin\ndrink plenty of water to keep hydrated
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I'm not sure but probably, first try a spot that won't be noticed. Check the label on the clothes and see if says anything about how to clean it. Hope that helps.
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Do you use a wash cloth and soap? If you just use soap or just rinse off your body oils are still on your body. This is what gives people their odor, good or bad. Check your towel. If your towel is not drying properly it could make you smell sour. Your body oils might be trapped on the towel, also. Drink lots of fluids, eat a lot of green leafy vegetables to cleanse your system.\nScrub your butt and try "Body Mint" (a chlorophyll based supplement) if all else fails.
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Best way of cleaning leather is to use Saddle soap. Just follow the directions. I've been using it on my leg pads for over ten years now, and my pads are still in great shape. Same with my blocker, although my blocker glove may need replacing soon. For other gear that are not leather, chest and arm pads and pants, little bit of soap and a scrub brush. Helmets just need some type of spray, not Fabreeze, it stinks way too much. Hope this helps.
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well for a start shave them then wash but dont use soap, then use an antperpirant but make sure it contains no alcohol, and dont use a powder. treat the same as crotch rot.
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Armorall contains lots of silicone compunds.  You can try dish soap, laundry detergent, orange cleaners, or any other effective detergent/degreaser that wouldn't harm the mats.
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Well I just woke up and I was wearing my pink\nplastic pants ooooop's accident accured, there dirty, any\nsuggestions what I can use intell my pink plastic pant's\nget cleaned ????????
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(m)\n\nAvoid pungent foods such as onions, fish, garlic and spicy meals. These foods can be smelt in sweat and make it more noticeable.\n\nMalt vinegar is an old-fashioned remedy that might be worth a try. Apply some to your armpits at night. Wash it off in the morning and then use your normal deodorant/antiperspirant.\n\nCommercial antiperspirants. You have probably tried most commercial deodorants and antiperspirants, but check the labels and look for one with a different active ingredient. If you have heard a rumour about antiperspirants/deodorants and breast cancer, take a look at the section on Antiperspirants and breast cancer.\n\nShave your armpits. Hair holds sweat and gives the bacteria more to work on. \n\n20% aluminium chloride is the next thing to try if ordinary antiperspirants haven't done the trick, but it can damage clothing. It can be bought from the pharmacist (ask for Drichlor, Anhydrol Forte or Perspirex) and should be used as follows. \n\nBefore going to bed, wash and dry your armpits thoroughly. If you apply the solution to wet skin, a chemical reaction takes place that produces hydrochloric acid, which can irritate skin and tarnish jewellery. If necessary, use a hair dyer to ensure your skin is absolutely dry. \nApply the solution when you are lying down in bed. This sounds odd, but armpit sweating switches off when you lie flat, and the solution will be more effective if applied then. The solution works by passing into the openings of the sweat glands, causing them to swell up and block, but if sweat is pouring out of the glands when you apply the solution, it won't be able to get in. \nIt works best if the area is covered with plastic cling-film (food wrap). Unfortunately, the armpit is an awkward shape. Use tape (such as, Micropore, which you can buy from a pharmacy) to hold the plastic wrap in place, then put on a tight-fitting T shirt to help keep it in position. \nDon't apply the solution directly after shaving, or the skin may become sore. \nWash off the solution in the morning, and don't reapply until bedtime. \nIf it proves effective reduce the application to every other night, and then to once or twice a week. Don’t use it every day, because it can irritate the skin.