Here are 8 practical tips to get rid of the funk and keep your gym bag smelling fresh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Bring a wet bag or a laundry bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-8-best-gym-bag-deodorisers-02.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIt\u2019s unavoidable \u2013 you\u2019re going to sweat when you exercise. If your gym bag lacks huge pockets for you to put your sweaty stuff in, then I suggest you bring along a wet bag or a laundry bag. A wet bag is ideal since these are usually leak-resistant and can better lock the odours in. But if you have none, a simple laundry bag will do. Either way, there needs to be a physical barrier between your wet and dry stuff. This can help prevent various odours from stinking up your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Wrap your shoes in its own bag or plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019m not comfortable putting my shoes inside any bag<\/em> without putting it in its own bag. Your sneakers can easily pick up dirt from anything it gets in contact with. The gym floor may look spotless, but trust me, dirt, sweat, and germs are on every surface. Shoe bags will not only protect your shoes, but it will also protect your gym bag and everything inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Insert flower sachets in your bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These may be a bit old fashioned, but it still works like magic in this day and age! It\u2019s also very easy to make. Here\u2019s what you’ll need to make flower sachets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Handkerchief or any fabric sachet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rubber band or ribbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dried flowers or herbs of your choice (we recommend lavender, rose petals, rosemary, lemon balm, and geranium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now that you\u2019ve got the ingredients, just tuck your chosen dried flowers and herbs into the handkerchief or sachet, then close it with a rubber band or ribbon. Put a couple of sachets into the gym bag to let it do its fragrant magic. And if these DIY flower sachets ever get wet, just replace the herbs with new, dried ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Put an odour absorber in your shoes and gym bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are many options out there for neutralising foul odours. One of the best is probably activated charcoal<\/a>. For convenience, choose a product that comes with its own bag. Otherwise, you can use the same technique in making flower sachets. Just put the activated charcoal in sachets and tuck one in each shoe, and maybe a couple in your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-8-best-gym-bag-deodorisers-03.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUnused tea bags are also fantastic absorbers of both moisture and odour, so it\u2019s essentially hitting two birds with one stone. If you\u2019re wondering which tea brand is best, any will do (even the fruity ones). Replace the tea bags every few days \u2013 or once you notice your shoes and\/or gym bag starting to stink up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Make your own deodoriser spray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll find plenty of fragrant sprays for sale down at the supermarket, but if none of them is to your liking, you can easily make your own. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A spray bottle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00bd cup white distilled vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00bd cup distilled water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00bc cup liquid fabric softener of your choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just pour the vinegar, water, and fabric softener into the spray bottle. Give it a good shake before use. Then spray on your sweaty clothes and, of course, your bag (because who doesn\u2019t love the smell of fresh laundry?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Wipe your bag regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Depending on how often you use your gym bag and how dirty it gets, it may not be necessary to wipe it down daily. But regular cleaning \u2013 wiping and washing – is a must. There may be some spills from your lotion, shampoo, or maybe even some crumbs in there. For dirt that can\u2019t be wiped down, use a lint roller especially around the corners and seams of your bag. You may be surprised by what you see sticking to the roller!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Turn the bag inside out to let it breathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-8-best-gym-bag-deodorisers-04.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLetting all the nasty smells collect inside your gym bag is a recipe for disaster. Depending on how stinky it is, airing it out may not be enough. So, turn your bag inside out and let the inside get some fresh air. As much as possible, do this after every use of your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Keep your gym bag as organised as possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Choose a bag with multiple compartments so organisation is much easier. Wrap your shoes. Bring a wet bag for the wet stuff. Anything that can potentially spill or get squeezed \u2013 lotion, shampoo, etc. \u2013 should be wrapped separately as well. This is one way you can keep your gym bag clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The gym is one place where like-minded folks go to boost their immunity<\/a><\/strong> by becoming more healthy and physically fit. But don\u2019t get complacent. The gym is also a place that\u2019s teeming with germs and bacteria<\/a><\/strong> from people touching and sweating all over the place. It\u2019s therefore important to be proactive with cleanliness \u2013 your gym bag is a very good start. That being said, if you\u2019ve got more gym bag deodoriser tips, do let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re working out, you\u2019re probably not thinking about your gym bag. That\u2019s probably the last thing on your mind. But just like an amazing shower after a good workout, your gym bag could also use some of that freshness \u2013 with a dash of scent, too! You\u2019ve probably tried different store-bought solutions and spent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":166634,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1842],"tags":[1773],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-166641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness","tag-exercise"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1842,"label":"Fitness"}],"post_tag":[{"value":1773,"label":"Exercise"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-8-best-gym-bag-deodorisers-01-1024x556.jpg",1024,556,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"David Pashley","author_link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/author\/david\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1842,"name":"Fitness","slug":"fitness","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1842,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":9,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1842,"category_count":9,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Fitness","category_nicename":"fitness","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":1773,"name":"Exercise","slug":"exercise","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1773,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":9,"filter":"raw"}],"wpml":{"language":"en-ie","is_original":false,"original_post_id":132683,"translations":{"en-gb":{"id":132683,"language":"en-gb","is_original":true},"en-ie":{"id":166641,"language":"en-ie","is_original":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166641"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":252980,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166641\/revisions\/252980"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/166634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166641"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=166641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIt\u2019s unavoidable \u2013 you\u2019re going to sweat when you exercise. If your gym bag lacks huge pockets for you to put your sweaty stuff in, then I suggest you bring along a wet bag or a laundry bag. A wet bag is ideal since these are usually leak-resistant and can better lock the odours in. But if you have none, a simple laundry bag will do. Either way, there needs to be a physical barrier between your wet and dry stuff. This can help prevent various odours from stinking up your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Wrap your shoes in its own bag or plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019m not comfortable putting my shoes inside any bag<\/em> without putting it in its own bag. Your sneakers can easily pick up dirt from anything it gets in contact with. The gym floor may look spotless, but trust me, dirt, sweat, and germs are on every surface. Shoe bags will not only protect your shoes, but it will also protect your gym bag and everything inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These may be a bit old fashioned, but it still works like magic in this day and age! It\u2019s also very easy to make. Here\u2019s what you’ll need to make flower sachets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you\u2019ve got the ingredients, just tuck your chosen dried flowers and herbs into the handkerchief or sachet, then close it with a rubber band or ribbon. Put a couple of sachets into the gym bag to let it do its fragrant magic. And if these DIY flower sachets ever get wet, just replace the herbs with new, dried ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many options out there for neutralising foul odours. One of the best is probably activated charcoal<\/a>. For convenience, choose a product that comes with its own bag. Otherwise, you can use the same technique in making flower sachets. Just put the activated charcoal in sachets and tuck one in each shoe, and maybe a couple in your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n Unused tea bags are also fantastic absorbers of both moisture and odour, so it\u2019s essentially hitting two birds with one stone. If you\u2019re wondering which tea brand is best, any will do (even the fruity ones). Replace the tea bags every few days \u2013 or once you notice your shoes and\/or gym bag starting to stink up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll find plenty of fragrant sprays for sale down at the supermarket, but if none of them is to your liking, you can easily make your own. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just pour the vinegar, water, and fabric softener into the spray bottle. Give it a good shake before use. Then spray on your sweaty clothes and, of course, your bag (because who doesn\u2019t love the smell of fresh laundry?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on how often you use your gym bag and how dirty it gets, it may not be necessary to wipe it down daily. But regular cleaning \u2013 wiping and washing – is a must. There may be some spills from your lotion, shampoo, or maybe even some crumbs in there. For dirt that can\u2019t be wiped down, use a lint roller especially around the corners and seams of your bag. You may be surprised by what you see sticking to the roller!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letting all the nasty smells collect inside your gym bag is a recipe for disaster. Depending on how stinky it is, airing it out may not be enough. So, turn your bag inside out and let the inside get some fresh air. As much as possible, do this after every use of your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose a bag with multiple compartments so organisation is much easier. Wrap your shoes. Bring a wet bag for the wet stuff. Anything that can potentially spill or get squeezed \u2013 lotion, shampoo, etc. \u2013 should be wrapped separately as well. This is one way you can keep your gym bag clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gym is one place where like-minded folks go to boost their immunity<\/a><\/strong> by becoming more healthy and physically fit. But don\u2019t get complacent. The gym is also a place that\u2019s teeming with germs and bacteria<\/a><\/strong> from people touching and sweating all over the place. It\u2019s therefore important to be proactive with cleanliness \u2013 your gym bag is a very good start. That being said, if you\u2019ve got more gym bag deodoriser tips, do let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re working out, you\u2019re probably not thinking about your gym bag. That\u2019s probably the last thing on your mind. But just like an amazing shower after a good workout, your gym bag could also use some of that freshness \u2013 with a dash of scent, too! 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Insert flower sachets in your bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Put an odour absorber in your shoes and gym bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n5. Make your own deodoriser spray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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6. Wipe your bag regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Turn the bag inside out to let it breathe<\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n8. Keep your gym bag as organised as possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n