How to Clean Safari Clothes with Baking Soda

When hunting, it's important to mask your scent so animals don't smell you and get scared. Even after multiple safari wear, the odor can linger in the fabric and undermine your protection. Standard detergent also has a strong smell and will leave you out, but luckily you can use baking soda to make your clothes odorless.

Clean the washing machine to remove detergent odors. Your washing machine may have detergent residue from a previous load that you don't want on your safari suit. Run a hot water cycle with some commercial cleaning tablets made specifically for your washing machine to remove any detergent stuck in it. After the cycle is complete, leave the machine door open and allow it to air dry for about 30 minutes. Avoid washing safari clothing as part of your daily laundering as odors can spread.

Sprinkle 115 grams of baking soda on clothing. Put the washing machine on the cold water bike and put on all your hunting clothes. Place baking soda with clothing directly in the main compartment before driving a load

If you still notice an odor on your clothes, try using 230 grams of baking soda instead

Avoid detergents with fragrances and UV brighteners. Since most animals have a strong sense of smell, they will be able to detect aromatic detergents easily. Some animals may also see ultraviolet light (UV), which can brighten your clothes and make you stand out in the woods. Read detergent labels before use to make sure they do not contain any of these additives.

If you want to use something, stick to fragrance-free hypoallergenic detergents. While baking soda can clean your hunting clothing, you can add detergent for a more in-depth cleaning if you prefer. Check the packaging to make sure it contains the words "eco-friendly" or "natural" and that the detergent is free of odors.

You can buy deodorant detergents made specifically for hunting clothing online or from sporting goods stores.

You can use the same amount of baking soda and all types of cleaners to prevent odors.

Hang them up to air dry if you can. Find a clothesline or branch to drape your hunting clothes over so they can dry in the sun. Because you put your clothes outdoors, they are only exposed to the less pronounced natural scents of wildlife. Before putting on clothes, let them hang until they are completely dry. Wear gloves when handling freshly washed clothes so that other odors do not contaminate them.

If you can't keep your clothes outside, use the dryer. Put your dryer on the regular dryer and add your hunting clothes. Let the bike run completely before checking to see if the clothes are dry. If they still feel a little damp, put your clothes back in the machine until they are completely dry.

If you want to use a clothes dryer, make sure they are odorless before putting them on your clothes.

If you live in a city near smelly areas, such as gas stations or restaurants, you may also need to use a dryer.

If the inside of the dryer smells bad, clean the lint collector and wipe the drum with a clean cloth and white vinegar. Turn the dryer on to dry until you no longer smell the vinegar

Store clothes in airtight bags or containers. Get a carrying basket or a large resealable bag to store your hunting gear. Put clothes in containers and seal them properly so that no air can get in. Store your hunting clothes in containers until you're ready to wear them so they don't absorb any outside odors.

Put a box of baking soda in the container with your clothes. Break a box of baking soda into the bottom of a container or bag. Wrap your clothes around the drawers so they don't run off or tip over. Store a box of baking soda in a container for 2-3 weeks to help absorb any moisture or odors that may still be on your clothes.

If you don't want to fill the container with a whole box of baking soda, pour half of the baking soda into a sock and tie it. Put socks next to your clothes.

Shower with a neutralizing shampoo and soap before dressing. Buy unscented shampoo and body wash online or at your local hunting store. Jump into the shower and scrub your body carefully to remove any body odors that might scare the wildlife you hunt.

Don't forget to brush your teeth and apply unscented deodorant to cover other sources of body odor.

Wait until you get dressed at the hunting grounds. Keep your hunting equipment in or out of your car so you don't have to track it around the house. Store your clothes in containers and only take them out when you're out and about hunting. This way you can avoid contaminating your clothes with odors from your car, your home, or anywhere you stopped early.

Underwear or normal clothing can be worn during this time. Be sure to replace them when you get to the hunting grounds.

Wash the first layer of clothing after every hunt. Even if you can't smell your underwear or underwear, wildlife may be more sensitive to smells. Make sure you keep used hunting clothes separate from clean clothes so they don't smell.

Clean your coat about once a month. Your hunting jackets, tank tops, and outer pants are less likely to smell because they don't come in contact with your skin. While you don't have to wash them every time you wear them, get in the habit of washing them when they're visibly dirty or at the end of the month.

If you get blood on your hunt, be sure to wash your clothes because animals can smell them.