Congratulations on finding the perfect, sexy swimsuit that fits you perfectly and makes you look and feel sexy! I am sure you will want to wear that swim suit for several seasons, so how do you keep it looking it’s best?
Even the highest quality swimsuit can be damaged by salt water, chlorine, sweat, tanning lotions, suntan oils, sand and surf — all hard on the fibers of your beautiful bathing suit. Here are tips that should keep your swimsuit looking great:
- Rinse your suit in cold water after each wearing. Do NOT wash in a washing machine. Even cold water washing in a machine can stretch and ruin the shape of your suit. Always wash by hand using mild soap. (if you must wash in a machine, use a lingerie bag or tie your suit into a pillowcase using cold water on the gentle cycle with mild or no detergent).
- Avoid long exposure to high levels of chlorine. Chlorine is corrosive and can break down the spandex of swimwear that gives it that resilient stretchiness and also cause the colors to fade faster.
- Avoid rubbing against textured pool decks or cement paths that can ruin the surface of your swimsuit. If you snag your suit on anything and it breaks a fiber, gently pull the fiber thru to the inside of your suit and tie it off before cutting any ends to help preserve the integrity of your suit.
- Avoid excessive lotions and oils. I suggest applying your lotion or oil before putting on your suit. Let it absorb fully into your skin before slipping on your swimsuit. This also allows for more even coverage of sunscreen. When reapplying lotion during the day, massage gently into your skin – not your suit.
- Don’t wring or twist your swimsuit to dry it as this can stretch and misshape your suit. Lay it flat between two towels and roll them up, then gently press to absorb extra moisture. Then remove your swimsuit from the towels and lay it flat to let it air dry away from the sun.
- Never dry your bathing suit in an electric dryer. Even low heat can cause the spandex fibers to deform and lose their stretch.
- If you get a stain on your new swimsuit, dilute one part white vinegar in three parts warm water and soak. Then wash as normal in cold water with mild soap.
- Alternate between 2 or 3 swimsuits if you swim a lot. If you love the sun and water and swim more than 2-3 months of the year, I suggest you have multiple swimsuits and changing off between them. This is especially for those who enjoy water and beach sports like volleyball, jet skis, water skiing, etc. as the high degree of movement combined with sun, water, and sweat can make your suit lose its stretch faster. Rotating between several swimsuits prolongs the life of all of them giving each one time to relax and reshape itself while drying.
Following these simple tips can take you thru many swim seasons looking awesome!
Article by Lori Anne Brown – All Rights Reserved. Originally published at SensualElegance.com