¿Cuál es la mejor manera de lavar su traje de baño?

During the hottest months of summer, the best way to cool off is to go swimming. Choosing a flattering and comfortable traje de baño is often a challenge. Swimsuits are also often expensive, so once we buy a traje de baño, it follows that we would want to keep it in good condition. Chlorine, protector solar, sand, and high temperatures can wear down the fabric of even the nicest traje de baño. It’s therefore important to know the best ways to keep our traje de baños clean and in excellent shape.

One of the fabrics in most traje de baños is spandex. Spandex can be damaged when it is in contact with sweat and other substances found in our skin. Those substances can change the ability of the traje de baño to expand. Another problem that can affect traje de baños is that chlorine can change the color of the cloth. If the traje de baño is washed soon enough, this can be prevented.

Some people opt for washing their bathing traje de baños in a washing machine. This is less than ideal but can be safely done by placing it in a mesh bag, using a very mild detergent, and using the delicates cycle. A International trajes de baño manufacturer ProSwimwear advises that a typical wash cycle can damage the fabric of most trajes de baño. However, modern trajes de baño designers are now devising certain versions of a bathing traje de baño specifically designed to be washed by machine.

Lavado a mano

For the most part, the best way to wash a traje de baño is still to wash it by hand. The first step is to rinse the traje de baño. Although you can rinse it quickly and still clean it effectively, if possible you should let the traje de baño rest in the water for half an hour. This is the best way to remove the chemicals, salt, and sand from the traje de baño.

There are different opinions as to which temperature should be used for rinsing and washing. Checking the label of the traje de baño should tell you which temperature would be best for your traje de baño.

Although rinsing can eliminate many of the chemicals which could damage your traje de baño, it isn’t able to get rid of all the chlorine and/or salt. Once the original water has drained, you can fill the sink again. You will next need a mild detergent, and a little plain shampoo is a good substitute. Another choice would be to use half a cup of baking soda. This is said to preserve the brightness of the fabric color. Put the detergent or baking soda in the water. Then, turn your traje de baño inside out. After you’ve done this you can gently place the entire traje de baño into the detergent-infused water. Swish the traje de baño in the water for a few minutes; then, drain the water. Once the water has drained you can run cold water over the traje de baño to rinse it clean. Squeeze the traje de baño to help express the soap and water from the bathing suit.

Getting rid of manchas

If your traje de baño has a stain, this would be another reason to use baking soda to wash it. Creating a paste out of baking soda and water, and applying this to the stain has been said to easily and safely remove manchas.

When there is no more soap in the traje de baño, continue to squeeze the traje de baño to remove as much water as possible. This will help the traje de baño dry more quickly. Don’t wring the traje de baño; just squeeze it gently. Wringing the traje de baño can cause the fabric to break down.

Drying the traje de baño

The best way to dry the traje de baño is to use air drying. Use a drying rack, and spread the traje de baño out over the rack. Make sure the rack is in a place where it won’t be subjected to sunlight. This is because UV rays from the sun can also cause damage to the fabric of the traje de baño.

Storing traje de baños

Once the traje de baño is dry, you need to find the best and safest place to store it. You can’t hang it up; that might stretch it out. This is another time to lay the traje de baño flat and to keep it in a clean, dry place. At the end of the swimming season, you will want to place your bathing traje de baño in a fabric garment bag. Using a plastic garment bag is not a good choice; plastic might cause moisture to build up in the traje de baño. Moisture could then cause mildew, and that would thwart your best efforts to keep your bathing traje de baño in good condition

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Es importante secar adecuadamente su traje de baño?

Si conoce la mejor manera de lavar su traje de baño, debe secar su traje de baño adecuadamente para obtener los mejores resultados.

¿Es seguro usar una lavadora para trajes de baño y, de ser así, cuáles son las mejores configuraciones?

Si bien generalmente se recomienda el lavado de manos, puede usar una lavadora para trajes de baño si es necesario. Use un ciclo suave, agua fría y un detergente suave. Coloque el traje de baño en una bolsa de lavandería de malla para evitar estiramientos o enganches. Evite usar suavizantes de tela y alto calor.