Thick caked on mud on tracksuit!

[Rugbyfam]

How do you deal with it? How?!

It’s going to be a long winter 😩

And WHITE trainers? How do to get it off those?

Get as much of the the mud off with old water first.

llangennith soak and scrub with cold first?

I’m tempted to put the trainers in the machine but they may fall apart.

Let the mud dry completely then brush it off, don't wet it before hand

I put all the really muddy stuff in the washing machine together on a cold wash, no detergent. Repeat if necessary. If you can get it in before the mud is dry, that's better, but always as soon as possible after wear. I then treat any stains with Ecover stain remover stick, which has a little scrubbing brush on the end. I then put it through again on 30 degrees with detergent this time, (check how much you need to add - it might be a full dose if it's still heavily soiled, less if not). Trainers and boots usually survive just fine, providing you don't wash in warm water, and providing you dry them away from direct heat and never in the tumble dryer or on a radiator.

I got this tip from a laundry, where they deal with muddy rugby and football kits for whole teams.

But I feel your pain, OP - I've had a good few years of the same, and no end in sight!

If ever I don't want to risk certain trainers or boots in the washing machine, or haven't got the time inbetween training and matches to get them dry, the only thing that can be done is to get as much mud off as possible.

Start by really banging the boots together outdoors. When you've got as much off as possible that way, scrape any more you can off with a stick or a non stick spatula kept for this purpose. Then repeat the banging. If the mud is dry, as a pp says, much could then be brushed off. If wet, use an old cloth or non stick washing up sponge and a bucket of cold water to get as much of the rest off as possible without soaking the trainers or boots through. I keep a bucket and old sponge and cloth just for this purpose now.

Dark colours and spares are your friends. Look for cheap used spares on eBay if necessary. I add Dettol Laundry Cleanser to the fabric conditioner drawer if washing footwear with muddy kit - helps reduce any trainer pongs. Worn kit gets damp and mouldy very quickly, so don't leave it in a bag for ages. And get them cleaning and washing their own kit as young as possible!

HTH