Vad är det bästa sättet att tvätta din baddräkt?

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

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

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

Handtvätt

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

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

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

Getting rid of fläckar

If your baddräkt 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 fläckar.

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

Drying the baddräkt

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

Storing baddräkts

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

Vanliga Frågor

Är det viktigt att torka din baddräkt ordentligt?

Om du vet det bästa sättet att tvätta din baddräkt måste du torka din baddräkt ordentligt för att få bästa resultat.

Är det säkert att använda en tvättmaskin för baddräkter, och i så fall vad är de bästa inställningarna?

Medan handtvätt i allmänhet rekommenderas kan du använda en tvättmaskin för baddräkter vid behov. Använd en mild cykel, kallt vatten och ett milt tvättmedel. Placera baddräkten i en tvättväska för att förhindra stretching eller snagging. Undvik att använda tygmjukgörare och hög värme.