- Clean a bathing suit in the washing machine on a delicate, cold wash cycle. If the bathing suit has loose strings, straps, beads or decorations, hand wash it in cold water in a sink.
Use washing detergent that is color-safe and recommended for cold water, delicate washing. Use just a few drops of detergent when washing one garment at a time by hand.
Dry the bathing suit by allowing it to air dry. Place it on a hanger, and allow it to drip dry above a sink, shower or bath tub. Bathing suits may also be dried in a dryer on the air fluff, gentle drying cycle with no heat. - Cleaning a bathing suit routinely will help preserve the fabric by removing harsh pool chemicals and salt from ocean water. If a bathing suit is left wet, the chemicals and salt will eat away at the fabric, making the bathing suit deteriorate more quickly.
Using the correct washing technique will also help keep the colors of the bathing suit vibrant, decorations in tact and keep the suit sanitary. - Cleaning a bathing suit will reduce the smell of chlorine if it was used in a swimming pool. Removing chlorine will also make the fabric of the bathing suit last longer. Since a bathing suit is worn directly against the skin, routine cleaning also makes the garment more sanitary. Think of a bathing suit like undergarments. You wouldn't wear them twice, without washing them.
- When traveling it is often difficult to take proper care of a bathing suit. If a washer and dryer are not available, take the time to hand rinse the bathing suit in the sink. Try to remove any chlorine smells, sand and dirt. If detergent is available, use it with the hand washing. Allow the bathing suit to drip dry over a bathtub or in a shower.
- Always clean a bathing suit after it will no longer be used in the water. Avoid wearing a wet bathing suit after water activities. The build up of moisture can cause health risks, including rashes from rubbing against the wet fabric and urinary tract infections in women.
Features
Benefits
Effects
Considerations
Warning
Source...