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simon_spandex_2017
simon_spandex_2017
posted 2 days ago
Hello kinksters! Wondering if any of you have some hacks or tips and tricks to washing spandex and drying it? I know the “typical” way, wash similar and Cold and air dry….but does anyone have any other way to do this to save some time? Many thanks!
Slickskin
Slickskin
posted 1 day ago
posted by: simon_spandex_2017
Hello kinksters! Wondering if any of you have some hacks or tips and tricks to washing spandex and drying it? I know the “typical” way, wash similar and Cold and air dry….but does anyone have any other way to do this to save some time? Many thanks!
I don't know of a "quick" way other than using the delicate wash setting on your machine making sure you use a gentle soap and cool/cold water. The spin cycle after the final rinse should remove any excess water. From there, hang the item up (if possible) and let it air dry. The polyurethane fiber in lycra spandex will degrade when exposed to high heat, so DO NOT put your garments in the dryer. 

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simon_spandex_2017
simon_spandex_2017
posted 1 day ago
posted by: Slickskin
posted by: simon_spandex_2017
Hello kinksters! Wondering if any of you have some hacks or tips and tricks to washing spandex and drying it? I know the “typical” way, wash similar and Cold and air dry….but does anyone have any other way to do this to save some time? Many thanks!
I don't know of a "quick" way other than using the delicate wash setting on your machine making sure you use a gentle soap and cool/cold water. The spin cycle after the final rinse should remove any excess water. From there, hang the item up (if possible) and let it air dry. The polyurethane fiber in lycra spandex will degrade when exposed to high heat, so DO NOT put your garments in the dryer. 
Yeah Ty! Will do that….again lol
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simon_spandex_2017
simon_spandex_2017
posted 1 day ago
posted by: argonflame
Make sure and use a detergent with enzymes (I know Tide for sure has them). It helps break down protein-based stains. And make sure to not wash spandex with anything that has velcro. If an item gets pit odors, add a half cup or so of vinegar to the rinse cycle (put it in the liquid softener  dispenser). Never use liquid softener with athletic fabrics.
TY, the "protein" tip is crucial!! Thanks much! I have a new leotard tank top and thigh highs that need washing as they are brand new and have more coming soon!
TightStuff
TightStuff
posted 1 day ago
Not quick, safest way is to hand wash with brief delicate soap, wring softly and let air dry   

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simon_spandex_2017
simon_spandex_2017
posted 23 hours ago
posted by: TightStuff
Not quick, safest way is to hand wash with brief delicate soap, wring softly and let air dry   
This is the way!
TightStuff
TightStuff
posted 23 hours ago
And even hand washing, be careful of mixing colors. A red can bleed into white as example. 

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Slickskin
Slickskin
posted 21 hours ago
posted by: TightStuff
And even hand washing, be careful of mixing colors. A red can bleed into white as example. 
Exactly. I've always come down on the side of caution and washed orange, red, and maroon items on their own. It just isn't worth taking the chance. 

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Krovikanio
Krovikanio
posted 20 hours ago
Never use mild detergent/washing agent for delicate fabrics. Gear of lower quality can start to bleed out with those, even though if it has been washed many times before. Same goes for some hand wash detergents.
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Calibulge93
Calibulge93
posted 15 hours ago
For quick washes, you can always hand-wash in the sink.  But in general, I was with tide (fragrance free), a scoop of oxyclean, and a bit of downy rinse & refresh (fragrance free). I put that all into the drum with cold water, and wash on the gentle cycle. Then air dry. Thar combo will get out practically anything. 

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simon_spandex_2017
simon_spandex_2017
posted 12 hours ago
posted by: Calibulge93
For quick washes, you can always hand-wash in the sink.  But in general, I was with tide (fragrance free), a scoop of oxyclean, and a bit of downy rinse & refresh (fragrance free). I put that all into the drum with cold water, and wash on the gentle cycle. Then air dry. Thar combo will get out practically anything. 
Cool ty! Do you put them inside a garment bag of with something soft, like a pillowcase?
Calibulge93
Calibulge93
posted 12 hours ago
posted by: simon_spandex_2017
posted by: Calibulge93
For quick washes, you can always hand-wash in the sink.  But in general, I was with tide (fragrance free), a scoop of oxyclean, and a bit of downy rinse & refresh (fragrance free). I put that all into the drum with cold water, and wash on the gentle cycle. Then air dry. Thar combo will get out practically anything. 
Cool ty! Do you put them inside a garment bag of with something soft, like a pillowcase?
I will do that if there's other items in the wash, or if anything has a zipper. Otherwise, I do not. 

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slinkywolf
slinkywolf
posted 11 hours ago
If I'm machine washing I'll also do the sensitive detergent, I just throw suits in a mesh laundry bag before starting to prevent them from getting caught under the central agitator (if you have a top load washer). I only air dry, but I have friends who use a dryer cycle on low who tell me they haven't had any issues, ymmv. This has worked well for multiple suits like my leohex, amoresy, hirogato, and some dye sublimated printed patterns.

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