how to clean hunting clothes with baking soda

Kyle Old Head The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Posts: 2,064	Post by Kyle on Oct 11, 2016 19:41:33 GMT -5 Thought I'd share this with the board. Distilled White Vinegar will remove odors and stains from hunting clothes extremely well. I use 1/2 quart to a load of laundry without detergent. Then wash your clothes in your favorite hunting clothes wash. I also wash a load of towels with vinegar to clean out the washer before washing hunting clothes.

	Post by bowhunter836 on Oct 11, 2016 19:48:05 GMT -5 Good idea! I have never thought of that

Post by 12ptdroptine on Oct 11, 2016 19:48:51 GMT -5

I wear scent loc outer wear. BUT.....I have found the " All "Free and clear detergent works wonderful for EVERYTHING else underneath. It is Unscented babies but has uv brighteners somI don't use it on my outer garments.It is pennies compared to other soaps. Also Arm n hammer baking soda un scented deodorant works just as well. And....Basis brand scented soap for people with sensitive skin also. All these are so much cheaper than the "outdoor" products. Available at Walgreens
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2016 19:51:03 GMT -5

+1. I do the same as drop....free and clear hypoallergenic soap the scent free soap from wal mart. then heavy cover scent when i get to where i'm humped up.

shane Full Member Posts: 119	Post by shane on Oct 11, 2016 20:57:33 GMT -5 Baking soda to wash all mine. 1-2 small boxes per load. Cheap as dirt

Post by Yankee Bill on Oct 11, 2016 21:09:54 GMT -5

I used to be obsessed with scent control. But now a days, like Shane above, all I do is wash all my hunting clothes in straight Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and Air dry everything on clothesline outside. Seems to work good enough. Personally, I feel that no matter how good of a job we "think" we are doing controlling our scent, if "Ole Big Boy" gets down wind of you he's gonna smell you no matter what. And where I hunt in the Blue Ridge MTNS. when I'm up on a ridge top, or, down in a holler, the wind will be hitting me in the face and 30 seconds later will be hitting the back of my neck ... constantly swirling.

So for me, it's just a matter of waiting long enough for deer to come from a direction where they haven't winded me yet, which makes it interesting as they're unpredictable and liable to come from any direction.

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Post by shane on Oct 11, 2016 21:48:36 GMT -5

One of the "Best" deer hunters I know is
Savage Shooter over on Dougs Message Board.
Prolly killed more 135-155" bucks than anyone
I know.
I asked him about Scentloc suits.
Mark says, "Yep it works. You will smell just like a Man wearing a Scent-loc suit to a mature white tail. Lol. "
He says, "Stay clean and always hunt the Wind".
"You cannot fool a white-tail deers nose."

I do keep my clothes as clean as possible
Use scent killing sprays, and hunt the wind.
Good luck too All!!!

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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 7:16:11 GMT -5

I do keep my clothes as clean as possible
Use scent killing sprays, and hunt the wind.
Good luck too All!!!

Absolutely spot on advice. I've been caught by more deer than I care to admit but every time my clothes are clean, my hunting area is clean and devoid of any strange smell like coffee or food and I've sprayed cover scent, my luck for seeing game increases dramatically. That and staying grave yard quiet. I like that musty order scent blocker, it's some good stink. As far as camo goes, I've had bright orange on, followed the steps outlined above and they can look at me for awhile then just go about their business.

Post by mooseman100 on Oct 15, 2016 4:59:07 GMT -5

I used to be a scent obssesd freak. Always carrying clothes into woods and redressing at stand. Multiple sxent lock layers, best camo brand of the day, what ever flavot that may be. So on amd so on. I am not so anal about that any more and have killed no less deer, buck, big amd small as well as doe. I probably kill 15-18 eaxh year.
I Stay as clean as possible, spray scent killer stuff on at stand but hunt the wind as i always have.
For laundry i use this little green ball with pellets in it. Throw in wash with clothes amd it works in stains as well as no odor or whiteners.
Works great, am on third season with same ball

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	Post by doug136 on Oct 25, 2016 11:37:55 GMT -5 Baking soda for years and years

Post by doug136 on Oct 25, 2016 11:45:43 GMT -5

Here is a tip . You cannot put your clothes in a tub with any amount of moisture at all . Your clothes will smell musty and will get busted every time . Your better off to throw them in a drier for a bit if you cant hang them up .I think scent loc suits are a joke because it is your outer layer that counts most . There has been several years I have hunted everyday of Archery season . Bow hunters have to learn how to try and beat a deers nose !

Post by ourway77 on Oct 25, 2016 16:49:00 GMT -5

In my part of the woods Delaware and Maryland chiggers are a real problem I treat all my clothes with permanone I avoid washing them too often for fear they will loose potency I usually retreat them again after two outings I wonder if the baking soda trick will work when washed after I treat with permanone? I always hunt the wind I'd rather stink than get chewed by hose little monsters

shane Full Member Posts: 119	Post by shane on Oct 25, 2016 22:10:44 GMT -5 I gonna buy the new X-Out Carbon powder and dip all my clothes in It and hang them out to dry. Then use a tote bin lined with carbon air filters. They run about $10-15 May also put in a box of baking soda too. I also use mostly wool and that in itself holds less stink Than other fabrics. Will see how it goes.

	Post by bowhunter836 on Oct 26, 2016 5:03:26 GMT -5 A few years ago I dipped some of my clothes in carbon powder and it had no noticeable effect I still got busted when the wind wasn't rite! Also it was really messy! Best thing I have found is to just stay clean and hunt the wind there is no substitute or magic powder that can fool a mature deer nose