Tips for Washing a Bathing Suit

1.Instead of taking off the bathing suit and soaking it in cold water, just wear the suit into your post-swim shower.

2.When hand-washing, don't use powdered detergent because it may not dissolve completely or rinse away well. Never use chlorine bleach to whiten or remove stains on suits.

3.Distilled white vinegar can be used as an emergency substitute for detergent when washing a swimsuit, as it both deodorizes and reduces bacteria on the fabric.

4.If possible, wear an older suit in a hot tub, or rinse out your suit as quickly as possible. Hot tubs offer a double whammy of excessive chemicals and high heat that will fade and stretch a suit out very quickly.

5.For frequent hot tub use, choose a suit that is 100% polyester and/or chlorine-resistant. Cotton and natural fibers won't hold up in hot chlorinated water.