Review: Get the Funk Out With Win Sport Detergent


Updated 03/15/08 5:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Product Review: Win Sports Detergent

Have you ever noticed that even after washing your workout gear in hot water, after a few sweaty workouts, a musty odor can inevitably develop. This odor is caused by bacteria attracted to sweat soaked fabric. A new sport detergent, Win ($13.99 for two 21 oz. bottles), which claims to take care of smelly gym clothes, works like this: This powerful oxy cleaning technology eliminates the embedded Read more

Smelly Workout Gear? Spray a Little Vodka on That


Updated 04/02/07 10:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Smelly Workout Gear? Spray a Little Vodka on That

Real Simple never ceases to amaze me with their fabulous tips and tidbits. Recently I came across one that seemed fitting for us workout bunnies: Deodorizing your gear. Even after washing it, the smell can still linger if the bacteria lives through the wash. So here is a great tip from RealSimple.com on how to get the stink out of your gear: Spritz garments with a small amount of vodka; hang them Read more

8 Cool Uses For Lemons


Updated 05/16/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Lemon

You can make more out of lemons than lemonade. In fact, lemon juice is a really useful liquid that can be used to clean your home, can treat cold symptoms, and can even be part of your beauty regimen. Here are a couple of other uses for the yellow fruit: Wash your hands: When you're serving messy food like crabs or ribs, put out little bowls of lemon water for guests to wash the smell and gunk Read more

Easy Ways to Green Your Fitness and Daily Routine


Updated 04/17/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Recycle Yoga Mats and Old Sneakers

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more

Five Tips to Keep Luggage so Fresh and so Clean


Updated 03/14/12 1:03 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

How to Keep Clothes Smelling Good in a Suitcase

Let's just say that finding something stinky or soiled in your suitcase when you arrive at a destination is not the way to kick off the vacation (especially if everything was clean before you left home). Since a smelly opening could happen to any of us, see five smart ways to keep your stuff safeguarded and staying great during the packing process. Separate your shoes. For flipflops and other Read more

Spring Clean Your Fitness With These Tips


Updated 03/09/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Spring Clean Fitness Gear

It's almost time to Spring clean, which means dusting off, editing, and organizing every aspect of your life. What you wear and use during your workout is no different; here are three tips for Spring cleaning your fitness. Inspect your gear: You may never give up that old college T-shirt, no matter how threadbare it gets, but there comes a time when you need to retire old workout gear. Go Read more

Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Friends?


Updated 04/09/11 8:39 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 48 comments

Best Quotes From Friends

For this week's edition of Buzz Lines, we're reminiscing about one of the most-quoted TV shows of all time (for us, anyway): Friends. Ten long seasons with Joey, Chandler, Ross, Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe gave us a myriad of sassy one-liners and memorable barbs that we're still admittedly using today. We're getting you started with one from each friend, so check 'em out, then submit your Read more

Prep For Your Workout the Night Before


Updated 08/26/11 11:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

How to Prep For a Morning Workout

Morning workouts are perfect for people who prefer getting it over with before work. But if you're like me, you end up wasting time running around your house searching for things, when you should be out running! These time-saving tips will take minutes to do the night before, but they'll save you time in the morning, making that a.m. workout more likely to happen. Hand wash your sports bra in Read more

Get the Funk Out! The Best Ways to Wash Workout Clothes


Updated 08/04/11 1:24 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Best Way to Wash Workout Clothes

Sometimes throwing workout clothes in the washing machine isn't enough to get them clean. Sweat and dirt can stain fitness gear, and if not washed properly, clothing will remain smelly even after the rinse cycle. If you struggle to get rid of gnarly stenches from your fitness clothes, follow these tips to get gear so fresh and so clean. If your clothes are drenched in sweat post-workout, wash Read more