How to deodorize pads, gloves and cleats
Updated November 2026 by Sweat X Sport
Use an odor spray made for gear you can't wash. Sweat X Odor Eliminator is for shoes, pads, bags and other gear that can't be washed. It doesn't mask odors, it actually neutralizes them, and no washing is required.
Between washes
- Spray shoes, cleats, hats and gear after you use them.
- Leave them somewhere open to dry.
When it needs more
Max Odor Defense can be used as a soak for extra filthy laundry, or gear and pads that cannot go in a machine.
Will it damage the material?
It's safe for all fabrics and materials.
Questions
Does it work on football pads, boxing gloves and hockey gloves?
It's made for shoes, pads, bags and other gear that can't be washed, and it's safe for all fabrics and materials.