This Liquid Detergent Actually Gets Stinky Workout Clothes Clean (and Smells So Good)

Activewear that’s made of sweat-wicking materials, like spandex or polyester, is great for pulling moisture away from your body so you feel dry and can continue on with your workout. But the problem with these types of fabrics is that although they pull sweat away from you, they still trap odors within the material itself. That’s why thoroughly washing your workout clothes is so important, and I love using Persil’s dedicated Activewear Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent to get activewear clean.

This liquid laundry detergent is designed for activewear, gym clothes, and athleisure clothing, but can be used on any fabric. It’s formulated to remove body odor and deeply clean performance fabrics, and it leaves behind a fresh scent. It is a concentrated formula, so you don’t have to use as much as you would with a standard laundry detergent (no more than two tablespoons). It also has fabric protection technology, so colored garments stay vibrant and whites remain white.

I’ve been using the Persil Activewear Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent for months now, and it’s deftly handled every smelly piece of athletic clothing that’s come its way — on the first wash! Once I wash the clothes in cold water with the detergent, I leave them to hang dry instead of throwing them in the dryer, which is what’s recommended for the type of activewear clothing my husband and I own. I love that I don’t have to use anything else with it to get clothes clean and odor-free (like a laundry additive) and that I don’t have to do any pre-treatments or secondary washes to thoroughly eliminate any stains.

While the Persil Activewear Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent is strongly scented, it’s not overpowering. The concentrated formula works to eliminate odors, instead of masking them, and the fresh scent it leaves behind is really good. 

Buy: Persil Activewear Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, $21.27