It should be facing outward in the position you use it when playing. Stuff it with newspaper to help keep its shape while drying. This also absorbs any excess moisture. The pocket needs to be allowed to air dry. You need to make sure the pocket is pounded out so it can dry properly. If it dries crumpled up, your game play will be affected. The plastic at the throat of the stick can also deform as the stick ages. There are rules about how pinched a throat can be so make sure you check your league for the rules on this so you are allowed to play.
If you do notice that the throat is getting too tight, stick a softball in there when it is not in use. Cleats that are extremely dirty can be washed in the machine on a cold cycle. Washing them by hand is preferred however, if they are not caked in mud. Cleats can be washed using a mixture of vinegar and cold water. Create a solution using distilled white vinegar. Untie or remove the laces so the cleats can be fully opened up. If you remove the laces, they can be washed separately in a machine or soaked in soapy water.
Rinse the cleats out on the inside and then the outside. The vinegar will help clean and deodorize the cleats.
If you are machine washing your cleats, use a delicate cycle and cold water. You also need to make sure the detergent is mild so as not to damage the leather. Put the cleats in a pillowcase or shoe washing bag before putting them into the washer so they will not bang around as much.
Make sure the cleats are alone in the machine and do not wash anything else at the same time. Before drying make sure all excess water is removed. Squeeze water from the tongue and foot supports. Use a towel to dry the exterior and interior. Do not put cleats in the dryer. Stuff them with towels or newspaper to absorb water and to help keep their shape. Leave them outside to air dry, but not directly in the sun. You can also try using a deodorizing powder for your cleats.
You can use the same powder on your gloves as well. This additional step is helpful because the cleats and gloves typically have the most leather which can absorb and trap a lot of sweat. Place the powder inside the cleats to soak up any moisture. Amazon has a great powder that is safe and natural and fragrance free.
It is best to apply this each time you use a deodorizing spray, once it has fully dried. Your uniform needs to be washed after every game and practice to keep it fresh. Your uniform can go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Only use cold water to preserve colors and prevent shrinkage.
Use the same laundry detergent you would use for the rest of the laundry. You can add fabric softener unless your uniform is made from spandex. This will restrict the elasticity of the material. The uniform should go in the dryer as soon as it is done washing. Do not allow it to sit in the washing machine. Set the dryer to a low heat. If the uniform is still damp after one cycle is complete, repeat the cycle on the same low setting.
Do not dry clean or iron your uniform because this can discolor the fabric. Damp lacrosse gear should never go in a bag. If you must carry them home, do so, but remove the items as soon as you can and get them hung out.
Leaving them in the bag increases the risk for bacteria and odors. And they will be tougher to remove. You can disinfect and deodorize your pads and gloves by spraying them with deodorizing sprays designed for sports gear. Do this after every game or practice and then let the items hang out or lie flat to air dry. Again, make sure items are thoroughly dry before putting them back in your gear bag.
If your gear has never been disinfected before and is especially smelly, you can treat them more than once to remove the odors. Typically, one spray will work, but if you have gone a long time in between deodorizing, you may need to double up on the next application.
You can also put the gear in a washing machine on a gentle cycle if it has a terrible smell. Do not machine wash every time. Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Thread starter kotarbinski Start date Mar 20, By cleaning your pads regularly, you can help them last longer and make stinky lacrosse pads a thing of the past. Skip to content. Why should your pads? Two of the most common ways to wash your pads include: Taking your gear and running it through the washing machine on a gentle cycle with a little detergent. Make sure to check the labels of your gear to confirm that they are machine washable. So I did some research and found a thread on how best to clean your Lacrosse gear.
In conclusion, the general consensus of the thread was that I could use the washing machine, but under no circumstances should I ever use the Dryer.
The Dryer? The dryer has a habit, as it turns out, of damaging and destroying the padding of the gloves. This seems a fair enough reason not to use the dryer as I would prefer that my gloves stay in top condition for another season. The advice also applies to shoulder and arm pads for the same reason.
Although online I found the attitude towards the washing machine to be positive, Ryan from Warrior said that he would advise against it for the same reason as he advised against the dryer, it can damage the padding.
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