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The Great Stink-Off: When Your Gear Smells Worse Than You Do

You Know That Moment…

You unzip your gear bag, and before you can even grab your cleats—BOOM.

That wall of sweat-soaked funk smacks you right in the face.

You try to play it cool, but your teammates? Not letting it slide.

🔥 “Dude, did something die in there?”
🔥 “I’d rather guard the best player than sit next to you in the car.”
🔥 “Your gear needs a shower before you do.”

The Fix: Win the Battle Against Stinky Gear

🏆 Step 1: Spray After Every Use
After practice or a game, hit your gear with RANK Spray. Focus on helmets, shoes, pads—anything that traps sweat and stinks up your bag.

🌬 Step 2: Air It Out
Stuffing damp gear straight into your bag? Rookie mistake. Lay it out in a ventilated area so bacteria don’t have a chance to thrive.

🎒 Step 3: Refresh Your Bag
Your gear bag is guilty too. Give the inside a solid spray-down to stop odors from lingering and spreading.

🔄 Step 4: Repeat Consistently
Making RANK Spray part of your routine keeps you fresh all season long—so your teammates talk about your game, not your gear.

Keep a travel-size bottle of RANK Spray in your bag. One quick spritz before warm-ups = zero distractions, total confidence.

Don’t Let Funk Steal Your Spotlight

Your gear should help you win games—not clear the locker room. Because your game should make the headlines—not your smell.

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