Whether you find yourself on the sandy beaches of Galveston Island State Park or at the chlorinated pool of Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach, you’ll need your swimsuit. After a day in the salty gulf waves or the cool, still pool, your suit will require a good washing. Swimsuits may range from around $30 at stores like Target to $60 or more at athletic companies like Speedo. Regardless of the price tag, you’ll want your suit to last the summer season and hopefully even longer. Here are some great tips to keep your suit tight and resilient all summer long.
- Rinse Immediately: Rinse your swimsuit in cold water right after each use to rid the garment of pool chemicals, ocean grime, residues, and sunscreen.
- Be Gentle: Handle your swimsuit with care. Avoid tugging on the lining or fabric, especially when the suit is dry.
- Use Your Most Delicate Cycle: Avoid vigorous washing machine cycles and keep your suits separate from durable laundry items like blue jeans or pants with metal buttons or brackets.
- Air Dry: NEVER leave your suit in the sun or in a dark or damp area to avoid mold growth.
- Avoid Detergents: Detergents can harm swimsuit materials. To remove stains, vinegar and baking soda should suffice. Soak the stain in baking soda for 2-3 hours or soak the garment in a 1-part white distilled vinegar, 3 parts water solution prior to washing.
Taking care of your swimsuit might seem like pampering, but the more you do it, the better prepared you’ll be for surfing at Galveston’s beaches or splashing around at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Even better, let Drifold Laundry Service handle your swimsuit cleaning so you can enjoy the best summer yet instead of wasting sunny days sorting laundry.