A clean gi is a happy gi
Keeping your Gi looking and smelling as fresh as the day you got it can be difficult, but no fear because there are many products out there that can help you achieve the healthy look your uniform deserves. Remember, keeping your Gi clean not only helps you and your team mates to stay healthy, but it also helps your academy to stay in tip top shape and prevent bad "ju-ju".
1.) Washing & drying your Gi on hot (e.g., hot water) IS going to shrink it, even if it is pre-shrunk, so try using the "warm" settings or "cold" if you can! This will prevent the fabric from premature wear and tear and increase the lifespan of your Gi. Also, try hanging your uniform out to dry in the beautiful sunlight to save energy and keep it smelling fresh.
2.) One thing you never want to do when cleaning your Gi is use fabric softener when washing or drying. Using softeners will definitely wear the fabric down, by softening if, and cause it to tear. Bleach, and bleach alternatives, are not recommended cleaners because their chemicals wear the fabric down and cause discoloration. The Gi is means to be thick and sturdy, that's what allows us to use it in our submissions and training so treat it well and take care of it properly.
3.) When you wash your Gi try dissolving some baking soda in water and add it to your laundry detergent for better results. Try using 1/4 cup of baking soda. Also, oxyclean or borax works well with your laundry detergent to clean your uniform with out bleaching it or wearing the fabric down.
4.) If you are doing multiple classes in a day try using products such as "Febreeze microbial" to freshen your uniform up and keep it clean. If you prefer something a little more natural you can make your own cleaning spray by mixing some essential oil t to a quart sprayer of water:
20 drops Lavender Fine Essential Oil
20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
1.) Washing & drying your Gi on hot (e.g., hot water) IS going to shrink it, even if it is pre-shrunk, so try using the "warm" settings or "cold" if you can! This will prevent the fabric from premature wear and tear and increase the lifespan of your Gi. Also, try hanging your uniform out to dry in the beautiful sunlight to save energy and keep it smelling fresh.
2.) One thing you never want to do when cleaning your Gi is use fabric softener when washing or drying. Using softeners will definitely wear the fabric down, by softening if, and cause it to tear. Bleach, and bleach alternatives, are not recommended cleaners because their chemicals wear the fabric down and cause discoloration. The Gi is means to be thick and sturdy, that's what allows us to use it in our submissions and training so treat it well and take care of it properly.
3.) When you wash your Gi try dissolving some baking soda in water and add it to your laundry detergent for better results. Try using 1/4 cup of baking soda. Also, oxyclean or borax works well with your laundry detergent to clean your uniform with out bleaching it or wearing the fabric down.
4.) If you are doing multiple classes in a day try using products such as "Febreeze microbial" to freshen your uniform up and keep it clean. If you prefer something a little more natural you can make your own cleaning spray by mixing some essential oil t to a quart sprayer of water:
20 drops Lavender Fine Essential Oil
20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
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