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Exercise guru warns you're cleaning workout clothes wrong
Workout guru Madalyn washed her clothes using a special cleaning concoction and was left stunned by the results, issuing a stark warning to others th…
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Shocking Truth: What Lurks in Your Workout Clothes?
A recent viral video by user madalynlucillee has unveiled a surprising aspect of athletic wear maintenance, prompting many to reconsider their laundry routines. The video, uploaded on July 11, 2025, showcases a "deep clean" process for running and workout clothes that the creator claims had not been thoroughly cleaned in four to five years. The process involves soaking a large quantity of athletic apparel in a bathtub filled with scorching hot water, augmented with Borax, washing soda, and laundry detergent. After a soaking period of three to four hours, the water in the tub transformed into a startling dark brown color, visibly demonstrating the accumulated dirt, sweat, and grime. The creator expressed her shock and disgust at the outcome, stating, "This is the grossest thing I've ever seen in my life. I'm on the verge of gagging." While some viewers in the comments section speculated that a portion of the discoloration might be due to dye bleeding from the clothes, the overwhelming sentiment was one of surprise and a renewed awareness of the cleanliness of their own activewear. The video concludes with the creator advising viewers to regularly deep clean their running and workout clothes, emphasizing that "they're nastier than you think." This demonstration serves as a stark reminder of the hidden build-up in frequently used athletic garments, even with regular washing machine cycles.
