GYM ROT NO MORE! 3 Tips for Better-Smelling Workout Clothes
Staying active is an investment — both in yourself and in what you spend on clothes. Finding the right gear can be imperative in growing your “gains.” But nothing is more frustrating than watching an expensive pair of leggings disintegrate before your eyes! However, this is totally preventable. Increase the longevity of your workout clothes and protect your fitness investment with these pro tips. That foul smell? It might be soap. If your workout clothes never smell quite right, you may be storing and washing them all wrong. When sweat soaks in, bacteria can linger. A simple wash can remove this smell, but if you bundle up your workout clothes after you use them, you may be trapping the bacteria in dark spaces, where it will thrive. Let your clothes air out after use to allow as much of the sweat to dissipate as possible. If your clothes still stink after washing, this may be a sign that you’re using too
much soap. When it comes to detergent, remember that a little goes a long way. Don’t use fabric softener. This one might hurt, but fabric softener is actually a killer on your clothes — specifically workout items. Fabric softener applies a thin layer to “soften” clothes, but this layer diminishes the integrity of exercise clothing, limiting its ability to “breathe” as you wear it. If you use fabric softener on your exercise clothes, you may notice diminished quality quicker than normal. Trust the pros — plus a trick to help! When it comes to washing more delicate items, like your workout clothes, it’s always best to trust the pros (including our “wash, dry, and fold” service at Janet Davis Cleaners). But if you need at-home help for an immediate stink, try this: Mix a dollop of detergent made for sports equipment with detergent and a small amount of vinegar. Dilute the mixture with warm water. Soak the clothes in this
mixture, following the directions on the detergent package, and wash immediately afterward. Do this at your own risk, but it may be the quick fix you need! If you have questions about our services for exercise clothes, please contact our team!
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Baked Feta Pasta AKA Viral TikTok Pasta!
Inspired by Delish.com
This viral TikTok pasta has you covered for Valentine’s Day!
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup olive oil • Salt, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 8-oz block of feta cheese
• 10 oz pasta of choice • Lemon zest to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large pan, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and thyme. 3. Place the cheese block in the center of the pan and bake for 40 minutes. 4. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. 5. When the tomato and feta cheese mixture is done, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and lemon zest, stirring until completely combined.
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