Five Ways to Ditch the Stink (and Keep the Spa Glow)

That sulfur thing? It happens to everyone. Seriously. You love the soak, but you hate the smell following you home. Just follow these fast steps.

Phase 1: Cleaning Your Body Right

1. Go Lukewarm. Skip the hot shower it's a trap! Heat actually makes the odor stick to your skin. Instead, rinse with just lukewarm water and a simple body wash. That’s how you get the sulfur off.

2. ACV for the Hair: Gotta hit your hair with apple cider vinegar (ACV). Mix one part ACV with three parts water. Pour it on, let it sit for a minute, then just shampoo as usual. It kills the stink and saves your scalp.

3. Finish with Mist: Grab a light spray—maybe lavender or citrus for a clean finish. Keep it natural! Heavy perfume is a mistake; it just clashes with the sulfur and makes things weird.

Phase 2: Deodorizing Your Gear

4. Baking Soda Soak: Get a big bowl. Toss in a tablespoon of baking soda with water. Drop your suit and towels in there for about 30 minutes before washing. Baking soda is the best at grabbing those bad smells.

5. Sunlight is Key: Open air and sunlight are the best fixes you have. Hang everything out in the sun. The UV rays actually break down the sulfur particles. Your stuff will smell totally fresher.

If the Stink Won't Quit (Backup Plan)

Sometimes that odor is just stubborn. Here's what you do next:

• Try Lemon or Vinegar: Mix one part white vinegar or lemon juice with four parts water. Soak the suit for 20–30 minutes before washing again. Acid kills the sulfur, period.

• No Heavy Perfumes: Listen, don’t try to cover the stink up. Perfumes and strong-scented soap just mix with the sulfur and create something nasty. Focus on cleaning, not hiding.

• Air It Out: If the smell is still there, just hang the swimsuit outside for a few days. Seriously. Nature’s slow, but it gets the job done.

Next Time, Prevent It

Pre-wet your swimsuit with clean water before you even get in the spring. A quick rinse keeps the fabric from soaking up as much sulfur. P.S. Synthetic fabrics usually handle the smell better than cotton.