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WIN High Performance Sport Detergent

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By Christine Luff, About.com

Updated August 12, 2009

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The Bottom Line
Finally, a great solution to getting rid of stubborn, post-run odors from your running clothes.
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Pros
  • Removes tough, embedded odors from running clothes
  • Gives running clothes longer life
  • Can be used on all laundry, not just running clothes
Cons
  • Pricier than regular laundry detergent
  • Container size is small
Description
  • Independent testing shows WIN inhibits growth of odor causing bacteria.
  • WIN is safe for use on all colors and fabrics in all temperatures.
  • WIN will not degrade sweat-wicking or water-repellent properties.
Guide Review - WIN High Performance Sport Detergent
If you wear synthetic running clothes, you probably know how tough it is to get the sweaty smell out of them. WIN High Performance Sport Detergent actually removes the smell from your clothes, rather than just masking it with another smell.

The U.S. Olympic Team uses this detergent at their training sities and I can see why. It really works. When I wash my and my husband's (he gets very sweaty) running clothes with regular detergent, I can sometimes still detect the odor of sweat in them. In the past, I've even had to get rid of some running clothes because I couldn't get the smell out. But after washing both my and my husband's running clothes with WIN, I couldn't smell even a trace of odor.

The only downside is that the detergent is a bit pricier than your average detergent and it comes in a small bottle, so you'll go through it quickly. Of course, you probably won't have to replace your running clothes as frequently if you use WIN, so you'll end up saving money in the long run. Also, you can cut costs by separating your running clothes from your regular clothes and using WIN on just your running clothes.

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