How To Clean A Wetsuit And Keep It Fresh

By Janine Hughes


If you are a swimmer then the odds are high you own at least one wetsuit. Your aim for swimming can be sports or maybe for leisure. Whatever the reason you have the wetsuit is a proper boost to your efforts. The suit helps to boost your performance. Despite its effectiveness it requires maintenance. Below are simple steps on how to clean a wetsuit.

No matter the season children are never distracted from their marine games. As a parent it is your duty to ensure that your kid is protected from some of the dangers of swimming. Chief among them are sickness such as fever, coughs or cold. The wetsuits are the perfect answer to deter the occurrence of this unpleasantness.

That said, we are quick to adorn the suits and enjoy its benefits, but very poor at maintaining them. The key to them being durable and effective relies on how well you take care of them. The good news is that it is not that difficult to do that. Some of them in fact are simple steps you can perform with little effort.

The trunk of your car is the wrong place to place your gear after a swimming session. It does you no good to have it cooked especially after a hot day. The best option for you is to have it with you at the front of the car.

Proper storage will make you achieve the longevity in hard material. A good method is for you to obtain hangers for you to hoist them upon. This way the creases that develop as a result of folding can be avoided. The creases result in the appearance of cracks on the material. The hangers being used must be of the solid type and not the wire variety. The wire hanger can damage the cloth by causing tears.

To repair the wetsuit you require neoprene cement. This is a unique material that has many uses. It will be used to cover up the torn part by patching it up. The cement is available in many surfing outlets around you. You can also order them from online trading sites. It is also advisable for you to purchase the repair kits for the wetsuits.

Majority of the surf outlets offer a specific type of shampoo for sale. It is suitable for maintaining the gear. Please do not get tempted to dump it in the washing machine with the other clothes. This will damage it. Instead wash it by hand on a regular basis. To prevent it from smelling, there are some special deodorizers available. It works on the principle of disinfecting the cloth and making it smell free.

A suit can also suffer damage when it has been used for long periods of time without maintenance. While it is true that many of the ones intended for children are durable at some point they end up wearing out. If these occurs it is much better you buy new ones. It is crystal clear that cleanness is secondly Godliness.




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