With more than 48 million kids (K-12)* returning to school this year and our world opening up again, fall trends indicate 1 in 4 of those kids have already or will return to sporting activity.** While sports provide countless physical and health benefits \u2013 health, teamwork, community, discipline \u2013 one drawback is the funky odors that come with it. The smelly equipment, clothes and bags can make your home and car unbearable. Cheryl Leahy, lifestyle mom expert, shares some easy mom hacks on how to clean and get funky smells out of sports gear quickly and effectively, a perfect solution for saving time and frustration.<\/p>\n
FunkAway is a unique odor elimination solution perfect for kids going back to sports. Whether it\u2019s sports equipment or jerseys \u2013 FunkAway\u2019s unique OM Complex™ breaks down odors at the source and eliminates the odor versus covering it up.<\/p>\n
Hacks\u2026<\/strong> \u201cThis Fall, my kids are back playing soccer and basketball \u2013 and I love that they are outside interacting and socializing with friends. One challenge is the smelly cleats, shin guards and jerseys that take on a smell of their own,\u201d says Cheryl Leahy, national lifestyle expert. \u201cFunkAway is my go-to because it has a unique OM Complex™ that actually breaks down the odors vs. just covering them up. It\u2019s worked to eliminate the odors on my kid\u2019s stinky equipment \u2013 and saved us from having to throw away smelly gear.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe versatile OM Complex™ formula in our FunkAway products are essential must-haves this fall as kids are getting back to sports,\u201d says Kyle Bolke, CEO, FunkAway. \u201cThis proprietary complex attacks odors on a molecular level, encasing it and eliminating the funky smells. It\u2019s great for parents who are trying to eliminate foul odors from multiple uniforms and gear, allowing them to get the \u201cfunk\u201d out by breaking down odor at the core and eradicating it at the source versus covering it up.\u201d<\/p>\n FunkAway has a solution for anything that stinks, including powerful sprays for shoes and gear you can\u2019t put in the wash, a Max Strength Laundry Booster, and supercharged Odor Eliminating Beads that work where others fail. FunkAway offers a family of products for any odor and retail for:<\/p>\n \u2022 Pump Spray for Shoes (8 oz.), $7.99
\n\u2022 Make sure your washer is clean. Periodically run your wash cycle using two cups of white vinegar.
\n\u2022 Wash your kids\u2019 jerseys inside out. If you wash the jerseys inside out, you\u2019ll avoid wear and tear on any writing or artwork on the uniform.
\n\u2022 Remove the stinky smells \u2013 the first time! Use a max strength laundry booster like FunkAway along with your regular detergent, that breaks down the odors and eliminates them.
\n\u2022 Get a sports hamper. Buy a hamper for sports-only gear to keep the stink and bacteria into one spot vs. letting it spread to other clothes.
\n\u2022 Fumigate that smelly bedroom. Lots of times, the clothes don\u2019t make it to the laundry room, they end up hiding in your kid\u2019s room \u2013 which can lead to lots of funky smells. Use FunkAway odor eliminating beads to freshen up any stinky room.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t forget about the gear that can\u2019t go into the wash! Don\u2019t forget to treat the stains on gear that can\u2019t go into the wash with products like FunkAway Aerosol Spray to prevent odors from taking over your space. Perfect for shin guards, football pads and any other sports gear that needs to be refreshed.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Odor Eliminating Beads (12 oz.), $10.99
\n\u2022 Odor Eliminator Spray for Big Jobs (13.5 oz.), $9.99
\n\u2022 Max Strength Laundry Booster (32 oz.), $15.99
\n\u2022 More products coming soon!<\/p>\n