Pre-Wash Soak · Athlete Fresh
AF Revive
For gear that needs a fresh start. A pre-wash restore soak to use before your regular laundry routine.
The details
The original restore soak. Bring heavily used gear back to life.
Some gear is too far gone for a normal wash cycle. Years of sweat, body oils, and synthetic fragrance buildup don't rinse out in 40 minutes. They need time.
AF Revive is a soak, not a wash. Fill a bucket or sink, add a scoop, submerge the gear, and let it work for a few hours or overnight. Revive is our enzyme detergent, enhanced. Same cleaning base as our wash-day formulas, plus extra enzymes and borax for the muscle a rescue job needs. No machine needed.
WHAT IT DOES
- Helps restore clothes that smell bad even after washing
- Targets embedded sweat, body oils, and fragrance buildup
- Works in a bucket or sink. No washing machine required.
- Unscented. No fragrance of any kind.
- Up to 60 soaks per bag. Septic safe.
WHAT'S IN IT
Our enzyme detergent base, extra enzymes for the long contact time, and borax (sodium tetraborate) to strengthen the soak. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral, but we name it anyway, because some people need to avoid it. It does its job in the bucket, then is rinsed away in the wash that follows. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves when handling soak water and always finish with a normal wash.
HOW TO USE
Dissolve one scoop in warm water. Submerge gear fully. Soak 2 hours minimum, overnight for the worst cases. Wring out and run a normal wash with AF Performance.
FAQ
My workout clothes smell even after washing. Will this help?
That's exactly what Revive is made for. Odor that survives a wash cycle can remain embedded in the fibers. A long enzyme soak gives the formula contact time that a machine cycle cannot.
Is this a detergent or a treatment?
A treatment. Use Revive to reset gear that's gone funky, then maintain it with AF Performance in your regular wash.
What's different from your detergents?
Two things: extra enzymes and borax. Our detergents have five listed ingredients, including a six-enzyme blend. Revive adds more muscle because rescue jobs need it. A normal wash after soaking helps rinse the treatment from your clothes.
Does it have a scent?
No. Revive is unscented, like everything we make for the wash. Want scent? Add it in the dryer with Dryer Drops, on clean fabric.
Can I soak delicates and technical fabric?
Revive contains no bleach, dyes, or optical brighteners. Check the garment care label first and use it only on items that can be machine washed cold. Follow the soak with a normal wash so the treatment rinses out.
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Shipping & guarantee
Orders generally ship in 2–3 business days. Most arrive 3–6 business days after shipment.
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Is Performance a detergent or a booster?
It is a complete detergent. Use it on its own for your regular wash, following the package and garment care instructions.
Is it scented?
Performance detergent is unscented. If you prefer a scented finish, add AF Dryer Drops separately according to their label directions.
Do I need the whole system?
No. Start with Performance detergent. Revive is an optional pre-wash restore soak for gear that needs extra attention. Dryer Drops are an optional scent finish.
What about shipping and returns?
U.S. orders over $35 qualify for free shipping. Our 60-day fresh guarantee lets you try Athlete Fresh on your own gear. See the shipping and returns pages for full details.