Washing shin pads

I wash mine on the gentle cycle. Make sure the Velcro is done up. Then
let them air dry.

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I wash mine by hand in the bath tub using liquid dish soap. Then rinse.
Then hang them up to dry. If they have worn in dirt I'll scrub them
with a utility brush.

I've never tried washing them in the washing machine. I guess that it
would depend on the style of washing machine that you have.

The bathtub routine is quick and easy.

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Wow,John, thats almost the exact same way i clean my pads. I use basic
laundry detergant and warm water in a bath tub and i scrub away.

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machine wash cold, air dry, medium load, less detergent than normal,
alone- maybe with gloves/clothes worn while riding.

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make sure the velcro is done up? what do you mean? overlapping itself?

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john_childs said:

*I guess that it would depend on the style of washing machine that you
have.*

I've got a front load, agitator-less machine.

TheBadger587 said:

*make sure the velcro is done up? what do you mean? overlapping
itself? *

Yes, because left undone, the Velcro will clog up with lint and [censored],
and you won't be able to do it up.

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Keaton_M said:

Hey, I was wondering if sixsixones are machine wash safe or whatever.
What method should I use to wash 'em?

I machine-wash my 661 4x4's, together with my Harbinger wrist guards
and the sweat pads from my helmet, but not together with any other
clothes. Don't know if I could just add regular clothes or if they
would get smelly. I use the wool program and normal washing powder,
and everything comes out a lot fresher.

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I just wash mine with everything else. Nothing else acquires the smell.
I just toss them in the machine and hang dry them when I even let them
dry. Most of the time I just wear them whenm they're wet, the water
doesn't hurt. But then again, I'm not the best person to ask about
washing my pads, as I'm notorious for having stinky pads, no matter how
often I wash. Basically, after 1 ride, they're hard to even have in the
car the stench is so bad...

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Seriously? You guys wash that stuff...?

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its armor, its tuff and can handle a washing machine just fine.always
hang to dry though.

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I haven't washed them yet, but I do let them air dry well, before
sealing them up in a duffel bag. Good to know others experiences with
washing them.

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john_childs said:

*I wash mine by hand in the bath tub using liquid dish soap. *

Yeah dish soap is what I use too. I think it's easier to work with and
smells better.

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I've been drying sweat-soacked armor by leaving it in my car with the
windows rolled up in the sun... Haven't noticed a smell yet, but I'm
sure my gf will tell me about it tomorrow 😄

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I stick my 661 Legs, 661 Arms, my helmet padding and my wrist guards in
the same wash, all with the velcro undone. Gentle cycle does wonders.
Comes out clean, and the velcro is better than new, so grippy it hurts
to try and undo it! I dry mine on the aga in my kitchen.

Loose.

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I have fox shin pads.
they smell of salt

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i drop my 661 shin pads in the bottom of shower during my post ride
clean...
they're never perfectly clean, but they don't smell or have those
curious white
stains on the insides. (unlike my pants)