10 Ways to Get Rid of That Hockey Smell

[@chadhenry5128]

Accidentally discovered pro tip: we had a large room dehumidifier for some drywall stuff we did. When we started drying gear, we placed it in our laundry room along with a small fan to maintain airflow. This combo dries everything for two players after a tough game in about 4 hrs. We usually just leave it on overnight. Zero odor issues :) Our dehumidifier has a reservoir that you need to empty every couple of dry cycles, but I've seen units now that have drain tube you can route right into a sink or drain to keep it even easier.

[@beginneradulthockey]

Wow nice! What a great idea.

[@brentfinnila2008]

One thing that I’ve picked up from fencing to help control moisture is to put the silica gel packets that come with most packages in my bag since they’re designed to absorb moisture

[@beginneradulthockey]

Oh crazy! I hadn't thought of that. Can youbuy those? (I have only ever gotten them WITH new stuff)

[@turasque]

Great advice and video! You do not want to be known as the player who nobody wants to be next to in the locker room due to smelly gear. I play 4 - 5 nights a week so putting my gear outside is not practical. I bought a hockey drying rack and I take my gear out after each game and just letting it dry in my office help to get rid of a of the smell. I also use Lysol and Febreze when the gear is dried.

[@jasonyoung9988]

Best thing! Have a rack to let it air out. I hang goalie gear outside often to let the sun & fresh air help. Febreeze is phenomenal stuff.

[@beginneradulthockey]

That is really great advice! I forgot to mention drying racks - those are so helpful. And you're right that not everyone has the time to lay out their gear every day.

[@beginneradulthockey]

That is all great advice!

[@760Miramar]

I use this blue stuff called Captodor Equipment Spray from pure hockey. It smells like citrus and I would say it works good. But the con is the price of it and size so I use it when its really sweaty. I hang up my shoulder pads in a way where I can have it opened out and exposed to get enough air and then spray the stuff on it. I also use this Arm and Hammer stuff for Sport gear. Its about $8 and I mainly use it on the gloves, skates, and helmet. My shin guards have velcro padding that is machine washable so I just throw them in the wash and air dry. I'll try the laundry sheets thing, seems convincing. Thanks for the ideas.

[@jasonyoung9988]

Arm & Hammer rocks!

[@beginneradulthockey]

Thanks for the advice! I hadn't heard of the Captodor stuff.

[@beginneradulthockey]

It does!

[@memphissander3512]

It gets very cold where I live, around -40. Would it be okay to put it in my unheated garage? would it freeze?

[@beginneradulthockey]

Yes it will freeze, especially if it's still wet when you put it out there. So it may not dry at all. In that temperature you will want it in an environment where it can dry.