How To Clean A Wetsuit And Repair It For The Kids

By Janine Hughes


There is nothing beautiful as watching your kids play water games. As parents we know playtime is an essential for a young kids development. Children are very fond of playing in water and come up with a host of games that encompass the same. For parents their safety is foremost and that is why we take time to learn how to clean a wetsuit.

There are some simple things you can do to keep your suit in top condition. The material used in their production is called neoprene. This material does not do well in direct and intense sunlight. If you intend to dry it then you must place it in the cool shadows. The UV rays result in the material becoming older quicker than supposed to. The next step is the hardening of the material and loss of flexibility. In case you decide to dry it in the sunlight then it will be advantageous for you to remove it immediately it dries.

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 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.

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.

People wonder which is the correct way to store the gear. Out there, they are many opinions about this. A tried and tested option is to hang them on a wide hanger or a flat surface. Wide hangers are preferred as they do not leave the permanent creases in the suits shoulders.

A proper way to hang them is across the waist. Do not make the mistake of placing it in the drawers where it will be wrinkled. By reading the instructions on the buyer manual you can learn the different ways on storage of material. If you do not have the manual then you can read it on the tags.

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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