水着を洗う最良の方法は何ですか？

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

One of the fabrics in most 水着s 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 水着 to expand. Another problem that can affect 水着s is that chlorine can change the color of the cloth. If the 水着 is washed soon enough, this can be prevented.

Some people opt for washing their bathing 水着s 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 水着 manufacturer ProSwimwear advises that a typical wash cycle can damage the fabric of most 水着. However, modern 水着 designers are now devising certain versions of a bathing 水着 specifically designed to be washed by machine.

手洗い

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

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

Although rinsing can eliminate many of the chemicals which could damage your 水着, 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 水着 inside out. After you’ve done this you can gently place the entire 水着 into the detergent-infused water. Swish the 水着 in the water for a few minutes; then, drain the water. Once the water has drained you can run cold water over the 水着 to rinse it clean. Squeeze the 水着 to help express the soap and water from the bathing suit.

Getting rid of 汚れ

If your 水着 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 汚れ.

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

Drying the 水着

The best way to dry the 水着 is to use air drying. Use a drying rack, and spread the 水着 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 水着.

Storing 水着s

Once the 水着 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 水着 flat and to keep it in a clean, dry place. At the end of the swimming season, you will want to place your bathing 水着 in a fabric garment bag. Using a plastic garment bag is not a good choice; plastic might cause moisture to build up in the 水着. Moisture could then cause mildew, and that would thwart your best efforts to keep your bathing 水着 in good condition

よくある質問

水着を適切に乾かすことは重要ですか？

水着を洗う最良の方法を知っている場合は、最良の結果を得るために水着を適切に乾燥させる必要があります。

水着に洗濯機を使用しても安全ですか？もしそうなら、最良の設定は何ですか？

一般的に手洗いをお勧めしますが、必要に応じて水着に洗濯機を使用できます。穏やかなサイクル、冷水、軽度の洗剤を使用してください。水着をメッシュランドリーバッグに入れて、ストレッチやひったくりを防ぎます。布地軟化剤と高熱の使用は避けてください。