Good day fine reader, nice to welcome you here to a new college of Dutch Designers Outlet its Lingerie and Swimwear expert. In this blog, we will discuss the best way to wash your swimwear. Washing your swim trunks correctly and on time is always a good idea. This way, your favorite pair of trunks - whether it was a cheap one or a big investment - will look great and be worn for as long as possible.
Why washing your swim trunks is so important
How common we think it is to wash our underpants daily, how careless we can be with our swim trunks. Let's look at why it is so important to wash or maintain your swim trunks. For starters, there are several things that can affect both the look and quality of your swim trunks. These include grains of sand that get into your swim trunks, perspiration, the salt when you've been swimming in the sea or the chlorine you face in swimming pools.
In practice, it is not uncommon for men, as well as women, to wear the same swimsuit several days in a row. Especially on vacation. Of course, this is not a problem, but washing your swim trunks in between is always recommended. By washing your bathing suit in lukewarm water between uses, most of the sand, salt or chlorine present in the bathing suit will be washed away before it has a chance to dry. This is before it has a chance to affect the quality of your swimwear.
Washing your swim trunks, what is the best way to do it?
When washing swim trunks, it is important to give them due caution. This is because swim trunks are made of synthetic material. Moreover, this is also the reason why you are advised to wash your swim trunks by hand. Preferably with lukewarm water and using a detergent for delicate laundry. Do not use any fabric softener, as this will harm the elasticity of your swimwear.
Hand wash or machine wash?
Although it is preferable to hand wash your swimwear. You won't be the first or last to prefer machine washing anyway. It's also very convenient, of course. Luckily, most modern machines have a variety of programs that will make sure your swimwear suffers the least. I do have a few tips for you when you switch on the machine: turn them inside out, select a gentle cycle, use only a mild detergent and do not wash them hotter than 30 degrees Celsius. This way, your swim trunks will come out of the machine clean without their shape, color or size being affected. That would be a shame!
How do you, let your swim trunks dry after washing?
How best to wash your swim trunks is obvious by now. You may also pay attention to how to dry them after washing. For starters, let's state that you absolutely do not wring out swim shorts vigorously when they are still wet. Do you wring it out? Then chances are that you will cause damage to the swim trunks by doing so and that is not the intention.
Use nature and dry your swimwear in the shade
In addition to the prohibition of wringing, we also forbid you to let your swimwear dry in the sun for hours. Although it is an efficient way of letting nature do its job, it may cause your swimwear to discolor considerably. But how to do it? Lay your swim trunks flat on a wash rack in the shade, just let them drip dry until they are dry. Of course, this can take quite a while, but chances are, after a summer day at the beach or pool, you have quite a bit of time.
Thought you were smart to put your swim trunks in the dryer? That, too, is absolutely not recommended. The temperature is too high, your swim trunks may get twisted and rub against other clothing. Rather, just let nature do its work.
Storing your swim trunks? Here's how to do it!
Thoroughly washing your swim trunks and letting them dry properly is not the only way to keep them looking good for a long time. Storing your swimsuit also deserves some attention. It is important to store your swimsuit only when it is completely dry. Damp and crammed trunks are breeding grounds for bacteria. Have a little bit of patience so that your swim trunks are completely dry and you can neatly put them away.
One last tip
By now I have already given you quite a few tips for washing, drying and storing your swimwear. It prolongs the life of your swimwear and actually applies to all swimwear. So also for a bikini or swimsuit. However, I have one last tip I would like to share with you....
Do you, wrap up your swimwear in a towel after water fun? On the one hand I say smart, this way you protect your swimwear from abrasions and sharp objects in your bag. On the other hand, I advise against it, I have often seen it happen that the rolled up towel was thrown in the laundry so that the swimwear did not have the chance to air dry and bacteria had their walhalla.
Conclusion, washing your swimwear correctly is very important
Washing your swim trunks in the best possible way not only allows them to keep their appearance as long as possible. It also ensures that its comfort will not be affected. In other words, do you want to enjoy your favorite swimsuit as long as possible? Then take my tips to heart and you won't have to search for suitable swimwear every season.
