How do you clean hockey sticks?
- Inspect your hockey stick after use and brush off any dirt, or organic material.
- For tough dirt marks, use a damp sponge with a mild soap to wipe away the dirt.
- Rinse with cool fresh water.
Use the gentle wash cycle and warm water. Use special detergent that won't damage your gear and is made for removing stains and odors, especially those set into synthetic fabrics. Don't use bleach, detergents containing bleach, or bleaching agents, as they will break down the materials in your gear.
Cloth tape : Your stick won't last forever but you can help delay deterioration with some strategically placed stick/cloth tape. Simply tape the lower 4 inches of your stick, this can help protect your stick from the impact of other players, also known as 'stick hacking'.
If your hockey equipment already smells though there is an easy way to clean it: Put it in the washing machine! Yes, it is that easy.
HOW TO REMOVE TAPE GLUE FROM YOUR HOCKEY STICKS
The easiest and most effective thing you can do to prolong the life of your hockey stick blades is to tape and wax them very well. Since you naturally lose grip on the puck if your blades are wet, taping the blade of your stick prevents moisture from building up on the blade and keeps the puck from sliding off.
Clear Gear Spray keeps hockey gear odor and bacteria free. To help prevent odor and infections, use Clear Gear Spray after every hockey game and practice on the following: Helmets, chin straps, and cages.
Hockey sticks are made from Carbon, Kevlar and Fibreglass, and frequently tiny strands of the weave inside the stick will break off and come loose. While this is very common and nothing to worry about, it causes a rattle which can be quite irritating and is best to get fixed.
Skates, helmet, face mask, and hockey gloves must be worn during Stick and Puck Ice. Adult players, age 18 and over must wear a helmet, face mask is optional. All persons under the age of 18 must full hockey equipment with face protection.
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How often should you wash your hockey gear?
Wash your protective equipment once a month.
If your gear is particularly stinky, start by soaking it in the washer. You can do so with just water, or you can add a cup of white vinegar to the water to help kill the bacteria. Let it soak for fifteen minutes, then drain, add detergent, and begin a new washing cycle.
The cleaning aisle at your local Target, grocery store or hardware store can also be used to help battle the hockey smell. There are multiple deodorizer and antibacterial sprays on the market that work to reduce odor and bacteria. Items such as Clorox wipes, rubbing alcohol, Febreeze, and Lysol all work great.
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How Often? For optimal performance in terms of feel, your stick should get new tape for every game. Many pros re-tape for every practice. But, for most amateurs, protection is the primary goal and, therefore, tape needs to be replaced only when it is showing wear (fraying and the like) along the bottom edge.
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The cleaning aisle at your local Target, grocery store or hardware store can also be used to help battle the hockey smell. There are multiple deodorizer and antibacterial sprays on the market that work to reduce odor and bacteria. Items such as Clorox wipes, rubbing alcohol, Febreeze, and Lysol all work great.
Wash your protective equipment once a month.
If your gear is particularly stinky, start by soaking it in the washer. You can do so with just water, or you can add a cup of white vinegar to the water to help kill the bacteria. Let it soak for fifteen minutes, then drain, add detergent, and begin a new washing cycle.
Simply fill up the tub about halfway with warm water and add 1/4 cup of laundry detergent. After the detergent mixes in, throw in all of your protective gear (see list above) and let it sit for around 30 minutes. Then, drain the tub and rinse off the excess detergent in room temperature water.
Drying your hockey equipment:
The jock, socks, jersey and neck-guard can go into the dryer on low heat, but the rest should air-dry. I like to hang our equipment on the clothesline on a breezy, sunny day.
