8 tips to extend the life of your bikinis and swimsuits.
1. Chlorine, lethal enemy.
Chlorinated water is the number one enemy of elastic garments. Chlorine, in addition to weakening the elastics, erodes the colors. The rescue operation begins as soon as you get out of the water. And against the clock. After each use it must be rinsed with fresh water to remove chlorine particles.
2. Wash, with or without soap?
If we have only used it for swimming, rinsing it with tap water is enough. If we have spent all day turning around in the towel, it is not enough to give water, you have to wash with neutral soap.
Although they are garmentsall terrain”, which accompany you to any type of plan, are still delicate garments.
3. Washer, dryer and fabric softener, ever!
The most important piece of advice about swimsuit longevity is avoid washing in the washing machine. The centrifuge weakens the quality of the material, the color and the surface of the beautiful accessories. More specialty materials, such as metallic and neon colors, are more sensitive and require more attention. No.Add fabric softener because it also eats away at elastics.
4. Avoid wrinkling them
How many times have you washed your swimwear, and when finished, have you wrung it out by wrinkling and twisting it to release excess water? This common gesture is another of the great enemies of swimsuits. Although they are elastic fabrics, when we do this what we are causing is that the fabric suffers.
If you like remove water before hanging, Ideally, fold it between your hands and press your palms against each other to remove excess water.. If you don't twist the fabric, you won't weaken it and you will prevent it from losing its strength.
5. Sun creams
Do your tires 'pass' too often? Notice if putting on the sunscreen inadvertently rubs against your bathing suit. Or even worse, those who wipe the cream off their hands against their swimsuits. Many times I have been told 'look how I have my bikini bottom or the back of my swimsuit' and you can clearly see two circles where the fabric is eaten. That's why I insist on wash the product well before storing it. Not doing it well would explain that when it is removed next year there is no trace of elastic.
Some sunscreen creams and oils can deeply damage the fabric, so it is recommended that you read the sunscreen label before using them.
6. Dry in the shade
Oddly enough, the sun has it in for the elastics. It is not about spending all day under the umbrella, but about trying avoid drying it after use in the sun, which is also a great enemy of color and gradually lightens it.
Avoid dryers and clotheslines where direct sunlight hits them.
7. Never in a plastic bag
Yes, we know, it is a hassle to put soaked swimwear in a bag. The temptation to put it in a plastic bag is great. A dry compartment can be used if it is only going to be carried on the way home. If we are going to take longer, it is better to drain it well and wrap it in the towel. Under no circumstances put it wet in a plastic bag and leave it in the car in full sun.
8. pay attention to the spa
Urban spas, with their hot, fungicide-laden chlorinated water, don't do your swimsuits any good. Put on the oldest model in your closet so you don't regret it.
We know that during the holidays, it seems exhausting and boring to wash your swimsuit after wearing it, but the salty sea waters and chlorine pools can seriously damage the quality of the color and the fabric over time, causing the bikini to lose flexibility, for which it is recommended to wash it immediately after use. Rinse with cold or lukewarm water. The easiest way to do this is to shower on the beach in a bathing suit.
What did you think of the tips? I hope your swimsuits and bikinis will accompany you for many bathing seasons with these tricks. If you have any questions, just write to me at info@norachantre.com and I'll answer you as soon as possible.