Is there anything to keep my Volleyball Knee pads from smelling like sweat between washes?

Question

Is there anything to keep my Volleyball Knee pads from smelling like sweat between washes?

Answer 1

Place a dryer sheet in each one or a couple into the gym bag might help.

Answer 2

Stuff a dryer sheet in with them when you store them - it will help keep the smell down.

Answer 3

I wear long socks on my calves and it goes underneath your knee pad and it doesn't get gross. It works.

Answer 4

baking soda

Answer 5

baby powder... also helps dry the perspiration

Answer 6

TRY FEBREEZ WORKS LIKE A CHARM

Answer 7

wash it

Answer 8

If they smell then its because of bacteria.

Spray them with Lysol to kill germs.

Answer 9

Yeah....stay off your knees!!

Answer 10

Baby powder is such a great way to keep your knee pads smelling better than sweat.  The key though is as soon as you are done playing, take them off, flip them inside out, sprinkle them with baby powder or febreeze and put them over an air vent- just keep them outside of warm, dark areas- like your gym bag. If you need to put it into your bag, be sure to put them in the part of the bag that has mesh - if not, put in a fabric softener. Not only will the baby powder help your smelly knee pads, it will help keep the chaffing on the back of your knees down.

Answer 11

If you wash them and then pour Arm and Hammer baking soda on them they will not smell. I used to do that on my football pads.

Answer 12

baking soda works pretty good but why not give them a wash when they start to stink the place up.

Answer 13

when you wash them, soak them in bleach for like an hour. Also after practice if you can, keep your bag open so that air can get into it.

Answer 14

Yes, don't sweat on them.

Answer 15

oh yeah I have the same problem..... spray them with febreeze after every game and practice!

Answer 16

Yes, sprinkle them with a little bit of baby powder, that will keep your knees dry and mask any odor.  You can also use any scented powder

Answer 17

yes

Answer 18

fabreeze might help some.

Answer 19

I use baby powder too. Also if it smells bad, I will flip them inside out and place it for hours in an air circulated place to let smell go (such as a patio)

Answer 20

YES WHY NOT?USE STUFFS LIKE KEEP FRESH OR USE COOL SRAYS AND AIR IT WELL THEN YOU WILL BE COMFORTABLE.

Answer 21

you can actually get pads with an anti-bacterial layer. if you cant find any try baby powder, or baking soda

Answer 22

sprinkle baking soda in them when not in use and dust off when you are ready to use them