When I lived in Hawaii for five years, I lived in my bikinis. I snorkeled, swam, played sand volleyball, and went scuba diving several days a week. Harmful chemicals never destroyed my beloved Brazilian bikinis, since they were only acclimated to the ocean's salt water, and I rinsed my suits constantly.
However, when I returned to the mainland and taught water aerobics, swim classes, and swam in public pools to keep fit, I noticed that my swimsuits were disintegrating at a rapid rate; all due to chlorine and chemicals that had a corrosive effect on the swimwear's fabric.
Chemicals in public pools are excellent for keeping bacteria away, and helping to counteract diseases that could be infectious. But chlorine and chemicals have a detrimental effect on swimwear fabric. To prolong the life of your precious bikinis, and to protect them from disintegrating too fast, here are five ways that will make your swimsuits last longer and look better.
1. Be very selective when choosing a bikini to buy; don't skimp on the cost if you spend a lot of time in a chlorinated pool. Look especially for suits that have a one-year guarantee. Many good name brand swimsuits will last only for six weeks, if you swim two or three times a week in a chemical-laden pool.
2. Look for companies or swimwear manufacturers that make suits out of polyester, since the fabric holds up much better and lasts longer than non-polyester brands because it can tolerate chemicals.
3. Before you wear your swimsuit or bikini for the first time, make sure that you pour vinegar in a small tub and then soak your swimsuit in it for twenty-four hours. Rinse the suit well and let it dry. The vinegar preserves the color of the suit, so it won't fade.
4. After your swimming session in a chlorine pool, thoroughly rinse your suit in cool water mixed with baking soda. That mixture will preserve your bikini's elasticity. There's nothing worse than putting on your swimsuit and discovering that the leg holes have enlarged, or that the bra top drapes over your breasts instead of clinging to them.
5. Always remember to line dry your suit after rinsing it, and never attempt to launder your suit by placing it in a washing machine or a dryer. You will surely ruin your suit, and the fabric won't last very long, since the spin cycle of a washer will reduce the elasticity in the suit's fibers.
When you follow these five simple guidelines, your bikini or swimsuit will not lose its color or elasticity. Another thing to check for when you're examining your swim suit after wearing it and cleaning it for several months is that the fabric isn't getting thin in the seat area. Nothing's more embarrassing than wearing a worn suit that everyone else can see through while you're wearing it. In fact, ask someone at the pool-preferably a friend-if your suit looks worn in the rear. Then, if you're smart, and have planned ahead, you can slip into the locker room and change into the other swimsuit you brought along as a backup.
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