Tip - Homemade Solution for Killing Bacteria on Hockey Gear | LIVESTRONG.COM

An unpleasant odor on hockey gear is usually caused by bacteria. Throwing sweaty and moist equipment into a gym bag, without properly drying it first, can increase aromas and possibly lead to bacterial infections. Hockey gear should be washed with detergent and thoroughly dried on a regular basis, but you may also want to try eliminating the...