Cleaning golf bag – it smells

[Chubbs]

What are the best ways to clean a golf bag? I'm not talking about mud or dust, but the thing just smells. You know, that post-golf FUNK. It's that same smell in your clothes... rain gear... etc. I've played a handful of rounds in the rain lately as well, so maybe that has something to do with it.

I've read water + vinegar... or, water + oxi clean? What's the best way of getting INSIDE the bag (walking bag)? Is it best to just air dry? Just want the dang thing to smell better, lol

[Clambake]

Spraying it with Febreeze might work.    My wife uses it to keep pet odor controlled in the house and it seems to work well, and I've also found it effective at controlling bilge odor in our boat.     I'd suggest pulling the clubs out and spray it liberally inside the bag, plus spritz all the exterior.    Pretty easy to use and effective.

[MiniBlueDragon]

Febreeze is excellent stuff and would be the easiest solution.

Another one would be bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) - Sprinkle it onto the bag and let it sit for half an hour or so, then vacuum it.

Baking soda is excellent for loads of stuff golf-related actually, both odours and actual cleaning when combined with water.

[pjwalsh606]

I would take everything out and wash the entire bag with the hose and some of that Mrs. Meyers soap you buy at whole foods, the smell will not give you a headache like other stuff will!

[stealthduffer]

Try warm water and vinegar. Scrub well with a stiff brush. Rinse well and leave in the sun to dry. Make sure you get in all the pockets and inside the bottom - where gunk can accumulate.