tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38272695144942901172011-07-28T20:38:00.271-07:00ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000851528303335032noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3827269514494290117.post-17433416183737616432010-03-28T19:50:00.001-07:002010-03-28T19:50:59.658-07:00<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Your lacrosse gloves and pads can turn pretty nasty after some rainy or hot, sweaty games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here are a few tips to help with the smell, and most importantly the germs and bacteria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">#1 Prevention – Hang your gear to dry immediately when you get home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have hooks in our garage that used to hold the step ladder, but are now covered in lax gear. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Wipe out the interior of your bag with Clorox wipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Yes, that bag that holds all of your gear will harbor the bacteria even while you are cleaning the pads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Wipes also work well for your helmet interior.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Febreze or dryer sheets help with the smell on an occasional basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Look for the Antibacterial Febeeze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Be careful about dousing the gloves with Febreze as the chemical has been known to loosen the glue that holds parts of the gloves together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These do not kill MRSA or other harmful bacteria.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Wash you gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Veteran lacrosse mom Scotti Brown uses Hibiclens liquid soap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Soak your gear in warm water and cleanser and dry with a fan and air flow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Put paper towels loosely in the gloves or direct airflow inside to help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Do not put your gear in the washer or dryer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For your lycra athletic clothing, we have had great success Win Detergent <a href="http://www.windetergent.com/">http://www.windetergent.com/</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Most important, don’t let that gear hibernate in a wet, dark bag over the weekend!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Resources:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.windetergent.com/">http://www.windetergent.com/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.hibiclens.com/athletes.html">http://www.hibiclens.com/athletes.html</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5233a4.htm">http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5233a4.htm</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please comment with any successes you have had cleaning your gear!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">~Alex “don’t touch anything until you wash those hands” Lytle</p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3827269514494290117-1743341618373761643?l=78white.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000851528303335032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3827269514494290117.post-29758318392290767072010-03-26T22:39:00.000-07:002010-03-26T22:40:13.040-07:00Looking for game pics or a link to your photo site. Have you taken some great game pictures? Email alex.lytle@gmail.com for admin privileges to post your pics and links here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3827269514494290117-2975831839229076707?l=78white.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000851528303335032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3827269514494290117.post-74465664094296753612010-01-31T20:22:00.000-08:002010-01-31T20:23:02.124-08:00Check back for game photos and coach comments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3827269514494290117-7446566409429675361?l=78white.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000851528303335032noreply@blogger.com0