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Keep your gym bag fresh

Your bag has been serving you faithfully for months when you start exercising. Keep your bag fresh with these tips.

Empty your bag as soon as you're done exercising Leaving a towel or worn clothes crammed into your bag will not do your bag any good. It's not too good for the clothes, by the way. Therefore, air your shoes after exercise and throw your clothes and the towel in the laundry basket. This way your bag has time to air.

Wipe your bag with a disinfecting cloth
Occasionally wipe the inside and outside of your bag with a disinfectant wipe. Get rid of bacteria, because they cause those musty odors.

Put a tea bag in your bag
Tea bags work as an odor absorber. Leave a tea bag in your bag overnight and your bag will (hopefully) smell a bit fresher the next day.

Put your bag in the wash
Can your bag take a wash? Then don't hesitate to throw it in the washing machine once in a while.