Few things are as tasty in the world as new clothes. That feeling of newly bought clothes does not last long … This is especially the case with bikinis and swimsuits in summer , which tend to get stiff and even give way or lose color.
And this can become a real "tragedy" when we have spent a fortune on this swimsuit in question or we have sworn eternal love to this other bikini that is the one that suits us the most.
What can we do to prevent our bikinis and swimsuits from getting damaged and looking like the first day? We know! There are solutions –in the plural– for this, and they are very easy to carry out. And, since sharing is beautiful, we have compiled the essential tips to keep swimsuits and bikinis ( always) like new (and above all, being more respectful of the planet).
TIPS TO EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OF OUR SWIMWEAR
Salt, chlorine, sun, baths, the way we wash and preserve them … Keeping swimwear in perfect condition is not easy, but it is not impossible either . In the end, the key is to know how to treat, wash and preserve them properly to notice a lot the difference. The experts from the Spanish swimwear firms Ocoly and Ônne Swimwear have told us these expert tricks to take care of your favorite swimsuits so that they do not deteriorate before their time.
- Hand wash your bath clothes with cold water
Washing swimsuits and bikinis with soap and fresh water after each use under the tap is the best way to keep them looking perfect. As an extra trick you can add a few drops of fabric softener and rinse it off. " You must avoid hot water at all costs , in this way you will not damage the fabric and they will last much longer", they tell us. If you want to wash them in the washing machine, do it on a delicate program.
- Dry your swimsuit in the shade
Hanging clothes in the sun is very tempting as it dries very quickly but at the same time it can make the colors of our swimsuits or bikinis fade and no longer be the same. Dry them in the shade.
- Don't wring it out!
The most common mistake. Normally we twist our bikinis and swimsuits to remove all excess water but this can end up breaking their fibers and losing elasticity. The best thing, according to the experts at Ocoly and Ônne Swimwear, is to fold the garment and squeeze it between the palms of the hands but never twist it "so that it does not lose its resistance".
- Cloth bags, much better!
Small bags, such as toiletry bag, to keep bikinis have become essential, but by mistake we continue to use more plastic ones with the idea that they do not fit. ERROR! If you have to keep your bikini wet after a swim at the beach or pool, it is much better to use a cloth or net bag or, if you don't have one, wrap it in the towel . Plastic and moisture are not the best of friends.
- Keep it like this at home
It is common to have the typical drawer or organizing box with all the bikinis in the crowd . This sometimes causes the filling to bend, the strip to twist, the cup to sag … It's normal! It happens to all of us. But if you really want bikinis and swimsuits to retain their original touch, color and shape, you should store them in well-folded individual breathable cloth bags.
They take up less space, are protected from moisture and dust and are always perfect for use season after season. Here we have collected the best closet and drawer organizers.
