Caring for your wetsuit prolongs its lifespan and keeps it in top-notch shape. (Credit: haireena\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAvoid Peeing in It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Okay, we know this is easier said than done. But, avoid peeing in your wetsuit if possible. While we often think this is okay because we’re in the water anyway, it can actually damage the neoprene. It can also create a pretty serious funk, especially if you’re not diligent with rinsing it after each use and using a wetsuit cleaner for deep cleansing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just Leave Surfboard Wax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When wetsuits and surfboards come in contact, it\u2019s impossible to avoid surf wax sticking to neoprene. While you may want to scrub it off, don’t because scrubbing the wax could mess up your wetsuit. With that said, you can gently spot clean it if you’d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t Use a Washing Machine or Dryer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You probably noticed when we were going over how to use your wetsuit cleaner, we never mentioned a washing machine. This is because this can leave you with an unwearable wetsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While cleaning your suit by hand takes a little more effort, you’ll be grateful you went this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay Away from the Iron<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The materials of your neoprene wetsuit and an iron won’t go well together. Avoid ruining your suit and stay away from an iron. Instead, hang it to dry and store it hung up or lying flat to keep it looking nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Harsh Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re dealing with a persistent stench, you may be tempted to break out the bleach. However, harsh products like bleach and regular detergents shouldn’t be used to clean your wetsuit. These can damage the delicate closed-cell design that keeps cold water from flowing in and out. Be sure to stick to a special wetsuit cleaner and fresh water when washing your suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be Gentle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We get it. After being in the water, you\u2019re probably dying to get out of that wetsuit. But be gentle when you take it off. This ensures you don’t accidentally cause unnecessary wear or damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can also be said for when you’re washing it. Although your wetsuit isn’t extremely delicate, be mindful when washing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Share Your Wetsuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While you may want to allow a friend to borrow your wetsuit, we don’t recommend this. You want your wetsuit to last a long time for you. Allowing others to wear it could result in stretching or other damage that you would carefully avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There you have it \u2013 everything you need to know about how to wash a wetsuit and store it. Some regular TLC combined with an occasional deep-clean should keep your wetsuit in excellent shape for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t forget to use a wetsuit cleaner that’s specially made for neoprene material for best results. And most importantly, enjoy your time out there in the water!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have a wetsuit, you know that it keeps you warm during your exciting water adventures. With…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}