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Wetsuit maintenance

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  • 22-06-2007 1:43pm
    #1
    learnerplates
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭


    With the apparant lull in the seas at the moment I think it's time to give the suit a big of a clean, but how?
    Is there some special shampoo or something, is it safe to scrub it, cloth/shower, what is the best way?


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    lightening
    Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭lightening


    Well, I used a tiny bit of detergent (a quarter of a block crumbled up) in a warm bath and gently massaged the material against itself if you know what I mean. Came out spotless and works like it did before I cleaned it.


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    learnerplates
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭learnerplates


    detergent yeah, sounds good, it's the bacteria etc that builds up that I'd like to wash, is the detergent good enough?


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    lightening
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    Yep, perfect. Just hold part of your suit in one hand and one in the other hand and gently rub together. Any hand wash gentle detergent is fine, just don't use a lot.


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    Shane_C
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    I used baby shampoo on mine. Detergent might be a bit strong and deteriorate the neoprene. I used about 1/3 of a bottle and massaged it in like lightening mentioned.


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    sallygap
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    Shane_C wrote:
    I used baby shampoo on mine. Detergent might be a bit strong and deteriorate the neoprene. I used about 1/3 of a bottle and massaged it in like lightening mentioned.

    I agree. Detergent can be a little harsh. Shampoo is great, not shower gel as it contains neoprene and other unfriendly products. A little detol in the water will get rid of any bacteria.


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