How to Clean a Wetsuit

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As your wetsuit gets older, it will shrink and stiffen. Not taking care of it properly will accelerate this process and encourage the growth of mildew. You can't clean a wetsuit like any other piece of clothing, but that doesn't mean it's difficult to do. In fact, depending on how you want to do it, cleaning a wetsuit can be as easy as cleaning yourself--literally.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Wetsuit Water Soap
Wetsuit
Water
Soap

Step 1

Place your wetsuit in a tub filled with water. Let it soak for an hour so salts can dissolve.

Step 2

Drain the tub and rinse out under running water. Hang up to dry, preferably outside.

Step 3

Hang it up outside and spray with a water hose if you don't want to soak it in a tub.

Step 4

Get into the shower wearing your wetsuit and wash your body with soap like you would normally do. Rinse off, remove your wetsuit and hang it up to dry.

Tips & Warnings

Do not put your wetsuit in a washing machine. Do not pack away your wetsuit before it is completely dry.

Do not put your wetsuit in a washing machine.

Do not pack away your wetsuit before it is completely dry.

Article Written By Jonathan Croswell

Jonathan Croswell has spent more than five years writing and editing for a number of newspapers and online publications, including the "Omaha World-Herald" and "New York Newsday." Croswell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Nebraska and is currently pursuing a Master's of Health and Exercise Science at Portland State University.

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