Tuesday, January 27, 2015

How To Clean A Wetsuit And Repair It For The Kids

By Janine Hughes


Purchasing a wetsuit is one of the best decisions you can ever make. The suit will benefit you in so many ways you never knew. While mostly used by professional athletes it can also be used by you for leisure activities. It assists in improving your performance in the water. While many people know how to use it very few know how to clean a wetsuit.

By definition it is clothing that has the advantage of being light and skinny. Originally intended for athletes performing water sports, the scope of its application has widened. The fabric consists of a unique material known as neoprene. It operates by forming a water layer between person body and suit. The persons could include swimmers, surfers and divers. The purpose of these is to ensure they keep their body heat intact.

The location of storage must be a cool area that receives minimum sunlight. Another thing to inspect is the material should not come into contact with Hot water. If the contact is made the material begins to lose the flexibility it has. Ensure when you are taking a warm shower to take the gear off. This may disrupt your bathing experience but sometimes caution is better than leisure. Who knows you may find out that showering without a swimsuit is a better experience.

The material can get ripped and leave them exposed. If this is at a beach the rocks or other rough surfaces can be the cause. Once this occurs do not panic and blame it on the young ones. This is a simple matter of you repairing the wetsuit with little inconvenience. The advantage of the suit is you can do it on your own with minimum instruction.

The cleaning of the suit and its repair go hand in hand. This can be done using simple house items such as soap detergents, water and alcohol. Cleaning is essential as it works to remove the dust and sand particles that are present in the suit. Take the soap detergent and mix it in the water so as to make it foam. Apply the foam gently over the wetsuit to remove the dirt. Upon finishing follow it up with alcohol and hang it up for it to get to dry.

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.

The care of wetsuits is very important. Every swimmer and diver knows how irritating it can be to keep changing the gear. A proper one is like a good luck charm. One that you never wish to ever part with or retire it. Keep yours in top condition and you will always be top of your game.




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