June 17, 2021
How to Clean Baseball Pants and Keep them Looking Brand New
This post is not going to appeal to everyone BUT if you have kids that play sports, you know that you need a method for cleaning those uniforms. With two boys in baseball, I’ve found that the dirt on baseball pant stains are some of the worst and I have a solution and method for you. Feel free to apply this to other sports pants and dirty clothes – it’s simple and easy and it really works! Ready?
Here’s what you need:
- dirty baseball uniforms (I gather pants, shirts, and socks and launder those items together)
- Laundry Detergent Spray – this works on any and all laundry (not just stinky and dirty baseball uniforms). It works as a pre-treater AND a detergent making it perfect for dirty uniforms. All you need to do is spray 5 sprays ON THE CLOTHES and wash! It’s so simple!
- Oxygen Whitener – I use this on just about every load of kids’ clothes and all whites – it’s color-safe and a SAFE alternative to bleach. You can read about why I don’t use bleach here and what I use instead if you’re interested.
The Spray Laundry Bundle includes both of these items at a discount if you’re interested.
Once you have your supplies, you’re ready to clean those dirty uniforms. I pile up the pants on the washing machine and give the stains a spray of the Laundry Detergent Spray.
I put all the uniforms in the washing machine and add a scoop or two of Oxygen Whitener to whiten, brighten, and remove stains.
Then I program the washing machine:
- Warm Water – to help break down dirt
- High Spin
- Normal to Heavy Soil
- Speed Cycle – I’m usually in a hurry to get those uniforms cleaned in between games and tournaments
- Extra Rinse – to me, this makes a big difference in getting those uniforms clean and rinsing all that dirt and sand out of the pants
I let the washer go and Dry on Low/Medium.
Go from dirty and dingy to bright and clean! You’ll love this laundry method if you’re washing endless uniforms and are wondering how to get those stains out. Check out the difference in these gray baseball pants!
Beth Ann Says
I love your homekeeping tips and alllll the simple fixes you offer on your blog posts. Thanks for providing step by step for people like me who love the details. P.S. Cute pic of your kid 😉
Clean Mama Says
Post authorThanks Beth Ann 🙂
Jennifer Says
Hi Becky! Thanks for the tips on baseball pants but what about artificial turf marks, those rubber pellets mark up and grind into fibers especially when sliding to the plate! The only thing I’ve found that works is Fels-Naptha – so was wondering if your products work on artificial turf marks too.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorThey do!
Jen Says
I’ve washed so many baseball pants already this summer! I’m sure someday I will miss this 🙂 I’m surprised to see no pre-treating or pre-soaking – I will try your method and see how it goes! Do you recommend the same method for outfielders who get grass stains?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYes! You can always do a little scrub with the spray and oxygen whitener too!
Nicole Says
You must have read my mind! I have been pulling my hair out trying to return my son’s baseball pants to their previous white color. Thank you! I will try this!
Julie C Says
Will this remove the RED CLAY stains in my boys’ uniforms?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI haven’t tested it out on red clay but I don’t see why it wouldn’t!
Greta P Says
I’m wondering if you can safely use the Oxygen whitener on white football pants that have red stitched lettering and a red belt that is non-removable? I’m always panicked every time I put these grass-stained pants in the washer.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorYES!
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