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So you had a nice game of hockey today. After you played, you took off your gear, dropped it on the bathroom floor, took a shower, dressed up, and before you left, shoved every piece of gear in your bag. It may seem like a typical day in the hockey rink, but then you forgot to do something very important--cleaning your gear.

Some professional hockey players have gotten nasty infections because of unclean gear. So how should you clean your hockey gear? Here are some ways to help you keep it clean.

What is that smell?

The easiest way to detect if you need to clean your equipment or not is by simply smelling it. If there is any odor at all, it is important to clean the gear right away. The unpleasant smell from your gear is due to the cool environment of the hockey game mixed with the intense sweat that you release. This combination of sweat in a moist and cool weather makes for an ideal breeding ground for various bacteria and fungi.

So what should I do now?

For those who do not want to do the cleaning up duty, you can find people who are willing to provide you with that service. If you really can not find the time to do it, then it is best to employ a laundry service.

If you are embarrassed by the smell of your own feet after a hockey game, be sure to observe these simple rules. After each and every game you play, hang your hockey boots to dry. You need to air them out so the smell will dissipate. This will prevent bacteria and fungi from forming in the boots of your hockey skates. Second, you should wash your gear with detergent right away. Do not wait for days to wash it. This will prevent the smell from sticking to your hockey uniform.

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