How to Clean your Lululemon Gym Bag
Part 1:
Introduction
You often rush off to the gym with everything packed into a lululemon gym bag. And, in about a few weeks the bag startsto look soiled and grimy. You look at it and wonder if you can actually wash your lululemon gym bag. Well, read on, you are going to learn effective techniques on how to take care of your lululemon gym bag without accidentally tearing it or discoloring it.
The big question
Can you wash your lululemon gym bag? Yes.
Things you will learn
You wish to take care of your lululemon gym bag but your schedule is busy and there is not much spare time for you. Don’t worry, the methods suggested in this article can be done in a jiffy.
You need your bag to remain in excellent condition even after washing. We got you covered. The lululemon gym bag, after washing in the correct way, will look as good as new.
You do not wish to undertake complicated steps. Don’t have to! Some basic steps will be enough to get your lululemon gym bag clean.
Part 2:
Can You Put a Gym Bag in the Washer?
Wash your lululemon gym bag once or twice in a month.
Now that you know that you can certainly wash your lululemon gym bag, you can move on to finding out how. One thing to keep in mind is that a gym bag is not likely to get as dirty as your gym wear. You are only using it to carry your gym clothes and perhaps, a few other things that you need. So, it is not necessary to wash it as often as you wash your clothes. A thorough yet gentle wash once a month is going to be sufficient for most people. However, sometimes your lululemon gym bag might be getting dirty quicker. In such cases, feel free to give it a wash before the washing day.
Skip the machine, wash your gym bag by hand.
Next, you must keep in mind that machine washing is not recommended for lululemon bags. Washing by hand in cold water is the best way to take care of it.
Decide how dirty is your lululemon gym bag? Then choose the method accordingly.
Before you jump into the actual task of washing your bag, take a while to assess how dirty the lululemon gym bag looks. Is it a simple layer of dust and sweat that has invaded the fabric of your bag? Or, are there adamant spots all over the bag which have even started to emit a strange odor?
If it is the first case then choose method number 1 for washingit. And if it is the second case, then choose method number 2.
Method 1:
Take water at room temperature in a basin and add two spoonsful of any light detergent in it. Mix it till the detergent is completely dissolved in the water and then immerse your empty lululemon gym bag in it. Make sure that every bit of the bag is wet and underwater. Let it stay like this for 15-20 minutes. Then take a small washcloth and scrub very gently all over the bag. Do this both on the inside as well as on the outside of the bag. Finally, rinse the bag well under running cold water and let it air dry outside. It will be best if you can dry it under mellow sunlight.
Caution: Exposure to direct, bright sunlight for too long can lighten the color of your lululemon bag.
Method 2:
Soak a sponge in stain solution and dab generously over the areas which have gotten a stubborn stain. Let the lululemon bag sit for 15 minutes. After this pre-treatment, you have to follow all the steps of method 1 up to rinsing.
Then soak the bag in scented vinegar for an additional 10 minutes. Take the bag out and now rinse it well under cold, running water. Air-dry the bag outside and it will be as good as new again.
How to wash other lululemon gym-wear
You can wash lululemon gym clothes in a washing machine with certain restrictions.
When it comes to the lululemon gym clothes, you cannot have the luxury of washing them less frequently. Each time you come home after a workout, you would need to wash them well. However, the good news is that you can wash them in the washing machine but you have to strictly follow some instructions. Please remember, that in the case of lululemon gym clothes too, washing by hand is always going to be the preferred method.
Gentle washing in cool water is to be done.
The first thing to do would be to turn your clothes inside out. Put all the clothes into a mesh washing bag. Now, select the delicate cycle and use cool water. Add a light detergent according to your machine requirements and load size. Tumble in the mesh bag and let the machine wash your clothes. If you do not put them in a mesh bag, the lululemon clothes could snag or even destroy the machine. However, you must skip the step of drying in the machine. Right after the washing and rinsing are done, take out all the clean clothes and air dry them.
Caution: Drying them in the machine may badly damage the elasticity as well as the water-repellant properties of your clothes.
As in the case of other clothes, you must remain careful to not mix dark-colored lululemon gym clothes with the ones of lighter shades. This will prevent the risk of accidental discoloration.
Part 3:
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What if my lululemon gym bag catches a spot stain on the day after I washed it?
Soak a washcloth in cold water and sprinkle some light detergent on it. Scrub gently on the affected spot till the stain is off. Rinse of the area with plain water and air dry the bag.
2. How can I prevent my lululemon gym bag from getting smelly?
Take out all your belongings from the bag the moment you reach home. Air it every day and make sure that the insides are not getting moist or humid. Setting the inside of the bag under the sun once in every week will help to remove bad odors.
3. Can I store away my sweaty gym clothes and wash them together in the weekend?
No! Harmful bacteria will build up in the fabric and some of them can even ruin your clothes permanently. Molds are often hard to remove and they usually bring along a terrible odor that is even harder to wash off. Wash your gym clothes as soon as you can, to save yourself of the extra hassle.
4. Can I use any detergent to wash my lululemon gym bag or gym-wear?
Use very mild detergent only. Do not use any kind of harsh detergent to clean lululemon items. It would be best if you can use detergents that are specially designed to clean sportswear.
5. How to give lululemon items a fresh smell?
You can use a sports spray to impart a light fragrance to your clothes and bags. However, it is necessary to air your bag daily to let the moisture escape and to not allow any musty smell to grow more pungent. Sunlight is the easiest and a natural trick to kill bad odors.