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Stinky Wetsuits

simon		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 5:37:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 789 Location: Central Otago Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 239 time(s) in 150 post(s)		does anyone have any tricks for cleaning your wetsuit after a long season? i never pee in my wetsuit so that's a start. i'm told it's not too good for the suit's stitching. anyhow, my wetsuit stinks enough as it is. I'm guessing some sort of delicate cycle in the washing machine? it's going to take more than a soak that's for sure.
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Metal Kiwi		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 6:27:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		You could try Baking powder sprinkled allover the inside after washing when dry. Need to wrap it up for a day maybe.
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DrunkBrother		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 6:58:42 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 27/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 911 Location: Auckland Thanks: 21 times Was thanked: 206 time(s) in 161 post(s)		I hope you never farted in it as well : Never fart in wetsuit! :-)
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gingerbreadman		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 7:20:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Originally Posted by: simon does anyone have any tricks for cleaning your wetsuit after a long season? i never pee in my wetsuit so that's a start. i'm told it's not too good for the suit's stitching. anyhow, my wetsuit stinks enough as it is. I'm guessing some sort of delicate cycle in the washing machine? it's going to take more than a soak that's for sure. Hi Simon Thats funy you mention the stinky wetsuit it was only a few days ago wifey was complaining about a odd mouse,y smell and i dont pee in my,n eather ! ...i was pleased the word rotten wasnt mentiond after all i figerd seen as how id been swimming the last few week,s in the river i didnt need a shower...seemly not! basically the best way to keep your suit from getting all stinky is to simply spray it with the hose each day even a quick dunk in the river ounce removed will do wonders...if you dont then yes a wash in the machine will do the trick but that only last,s so long and will damage your suit...like they say prevention is better than a cure so just give it a quick rub in the river each day iv found doe,s the trick....

kiwikeith		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 7:20:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		i like it if you fart you will need to put more weight on your belt i have the same problem at the end of the day i hang mine on the line and hose it still smells i hang it on a hanger in the garage still smells i have no solution please help

LepreSean		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 7:53:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 8/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 171 Location: Wherever I may roam Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 130 time(s) in 78 post(s)		Hi, wetsuits and washing machines do not mix, Scrub with a mild scented dish detergent using warm water ideally 45deg or less in a tub, do not use bleach, clean inside and out then rinse in clean water and hang on the line out of direct sunlight, I cover mine with a towel
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Juggie		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:09:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 4/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 32 Location: Wellington Was thanked: 14 time(s) in 9 post(s)		I've out grown mine now, but I'm with Gingerbreadman. I use to rinse mine out in the river after taking it off. At the end of a season, I rinsed mine in a big bucket of WARM water & dish liquid for 30 mins or so, then thoroughly hosed down. I agree ... don't dry it in direct sunlight. Try talking to the local dive club ... they'll have some ideas. Edited by user Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:10:15 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

gavin		Posted : Wednesday, 2 May 2012 11:24:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Administrators, Registered Joined: 20/02/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,326 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 736 times Was thanked: 535 time(s) in 287 post(s)		Fabreeze! Might help?! Never tried it myself though. Or maybe take it for a dip in the sea - I've never had to wash my surf wetties so maybe salt water neutralises any nasty odours?
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kiwikeith		Posted : Thursday, 3 May 2012 8:23:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		hi juggie ive found that my wet suit has shrunk especially round the middle

Juggie		Posted : Thursday, 3 May 2012 9:24:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 4/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 32 Location: Wellington Was thanked: 14 time(s) in 9 post(s)		lol ... last time I wore mine, the wife asked if I was wanting disecting afterwards. The seams had all left indentations that lasted for a few hours.

simon		Posted : Thursday, 3 May 2012 10:10:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 789 Location: Central Otago Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 239 time(s) in 150 post(s)		thanks guys, i think i will simply soak the thing in a tub of warm water with a little detergent (something gentle). unfortunately i can't wash the suit off each trip in the river as i wear it til i get home. saves a chilly changeover out in the bush and some easy lunch for the sandflies.
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Juggie		Posted : Thursday, 3 May 2012 2:07:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 4/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 32 Location: Wellington Was thanked: 14 time(s) in 9 post(s)		http://www.learntodiveto...-clean-a-stinky-wetsuit/

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roughau		Posted : Saturday, 23 June 2012 10:28:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 15/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: new zealand Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Yeah. I been pissing in all mine for years. I kinda like it when you roll around and the warmth circulates around the spine. Its just part of the job. Everyone does it. Piss easy. Mucking around loosing work or dredging time just couse ya need to go. Just have a half plastic drum of water handy. Add some disinfectant and some dish washing liquid. Plunge suit roughly and throughly, then rinse properly. Magic. Hold it to your Nose ---- Smells like a Rose. all ready for your next spine tingling thrill. CHEERS JET

gingerbreadman		Posted : Sunday, 24 June 2012 2:54:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Originally Posted by: roughau Yeah. I been pissing in all mine for years. I kinda like it when you roll around and the warmth circulates around the spine. Its just part of the job. Everyone does it. Piss easy. Mucking around loosing work or dredging time just couse ya need to go. Just have a half plastic drum of water handy. Add some disinfectant and some dish washing liquid. Plunge suit roughly and throughly, then rinse properly. Magic. Hold it to your Nose ---- Smells like a Rose. all ready for your next spine tingling thrill. CHEERS JET Hey man speak for your self i have a system that allows me to take a slash without taking my suit off:)