If these warm temperatures have you sweating profusely, you're not alone.

It's been hot in New Jersey the past couple of weeks and with summer just underway you can guarantee there will be plenty of 90-degree days to come within the next couple of months.

I say bring it on! I love summertime in New Jersey. The more sunny and hot days the better.

However, all this heat has brought out the stinky side of things!

I accidentally left my son's sweaty lacrosse equipment in my car from a tournament he had over the weekend.

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Monday morning when I got in my car to drive to work I almost died! It smelled so bad!!! I'll never make that mistake again.

If you're wondering what you can and can't throw in the washing machine, Today.com talked with experts about certain summer items you can put in the washer.

Read More: Practical Tips For Keeping Your New Jersey Home Cool In This Heat

You should check the care tag label, make sure it says machine washable, and wash these items with cold water on a gentle cycle.

Also, experts say you should wash small things in a mesh bag before throwing them in the washing machine and that you'll want to spot clean too.

They say you can really get away with putting a lot of stuff in the washing machine.

Items That Can Be Machine Washed

Sneakers and Shoelaces

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Photo by Tom Radetzki on Unsplash
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Yoga Mats

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Photo by Junseong Lee on Unsplash
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Baseball Caps

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Photo by Yang Deng on Unsplash
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Sports Gear

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Photo by Kenny Nguyễn on Unsplash
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Reusable Shopping Bags and Gym Bags

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Photo by Erol Ahmed on Unsplash
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Children's and Pet's Plush Toys 

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Photo by Clarissa Watson on Unsplash
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The smells of the Jersey Shore...

GOOD & BAD SMELLS AT THE JERSEY SHORE

Gallery Credit: Rich De Sisto

What stinks? Check out this native NJ plant that smells like skunk

One of the smelliest plants you'll find in the wild grows right here in New Jersey, as well as Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

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