How to wash a swimsuit by hand

Swimsuits are often very delicate and it’s common that they can not be machine washed. If this is the case with your swimsuit, handwash is the best option to clean your favorite swimsuit.

Chances are that most, if not all, of your clothing, is simply washed in the washing machine. If this is the case, you might wonder, how to wash a swimsuit by hand?

In this post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how you wash your swimsuit by hand as well as all the little details you need to keep in mind.

Can all swimsuits be washed by hand?

There can be limitations on how clothes, and swimwear, can be washed. Many swimsuits can for example not be washed in the washing machine. If this is the case, you might need to wash them by hand or even dry clean them.

Dry cleaning is often for items like suits, ties, and other extremely delicate clothes.

When it comes to swimsuits, we’ve never found any piece that needs to be dry cleaned.

This means that all swimsuits can be hand washed, as long as you follow our guide and recommendations.

What do you need to wash a swimsuit by hand?

The first step is getting all the things you need to wash your swimsuit by hand.

This might differ slightly depending on the type of swimsuit and how delicate it is.

In general, however, these are the things you need:

-A sink or basin filled with cool water

-Gentle soap or detergent

-A clean, soft towel

-Drying rack

How to wash a swimsuit by hand – Step-by-step

Washing your swimsuit is done in 6 easy steps:

1. Fill your sink or basin with cool water and add a couple of drops of gentle soap or detergent.
2. Submerge your swimsuit in the soapy water and let it soak for a few minutes.
3. Gently rub the fabric together to loosen any dirt or debris that might be stuck to the fabric.
4. Rinse your swimsuit thoroughly in cool water until all the soap is gone.
5. Wrap your swimsuit in a clean, soft towel and gently press to remove any excess water.
6. Lay your swimsuit flat on the drying rack to dry

1. Fill your sink or basin with cool water and add a couple of drops of gentle soap or detergent.

Start off by filling the sink or basin with water. Always use cold water as hot water can damage delicate fabrics.

Then, add a couple of drops of gentle soap or detergent. Make sure that whatever detergent you are using is made for swimwear, otherwise, it might damage your swimsuit.

If you don’t have any detergent that is made for swimwear, you can use mild soap instead.

Make sure that whatever cleaning product you are using is dissolved properly in the water.

2. Submerge your swimsuit in the soapy water and let it soak for a few minutes.

Once the water is prepared, put your swimsuit in the water-filled sink or basin.

Let it soak for a couple of minutes so that the dirt and grime can start to loosen.

3. Gently rub the fabric together to loosen any dirt or debris that might be stuck to the fabric.

After letting your swimsuit soak, it’s time to wash it. Start by gently rubbing the fabric in a circular motion.

Make sure you are not too hard on the swimsuit, only just hard enough to actually wash it. Don’t twist or wrinkle the swimsuit as this can damage it.

4. Rinse your swimsuit thoroughly in cool water until all the soap is gone.

Once you’ve rubbed the swimsuit to wash it, rinse it off with clean, cold water.

You might need to rinse it a couple of times to make sure all the soap is out. Again, don’t twist your swimsuit to get the water out but rather gently press it.

5. Wrap your swimsuit in a clean, soft towel and gently press to remove any excess water.

Once you’ve rinsed your swimsuit to get all detergent or soap out of it, it’s time to remove the excess water.

The best way to do this is by wrapping it in a clean, soft towel and gently pressing it. Be careful not to wring or twist the swimsuit as this can damage it.

6. Lay your swimsuit flat on the drying rack to dry

Lastly, to let your swimsuit fully dry, lay it flat on a drying rack or other flat surface. It’s likely that your swimsuit will drop, so be careful where you leave it. Don’t leave it over your wooden floor!

How to wash a swimsuit in the sink

The sink is a great place to handwash your swimsuit. You can use the same steps we’ve been through above.

A sink has many benefits when handwashing a swimsuit. The biggest one is that you have the water right there once it’s time for rinsing. It’s easiest to rinse under running water to always get fresh water. This will help your swimsuit rinse faster.

The area around the sink is also made for water, so you don’t have to think about being extra careful, as you would need if you are using a basin in a different place.

If you don’t have a sink available when handwashing your swimsuit, another great place is outside! There’s a great chance that you have your garden hose and all you need to bring is a basin to fill with water!

Rounding it up!

Hand-washing your swimsuit is a great option when you want to preserve the life of your favorite swimwear. All swimsuits can be hand washed, so you can do so safely.

Washing your swimsuit by hand is done in 6 easy steps:

1. Fill your sink or basin with cool water and add detergent.

2. Submerge your swimsuit and let it soak for a few minutes.

3. Gently rub the fabric

4. Rinse your swimsuit

5. Wrap your swimsuit in a towel to remove any excess water.

6. Lay your swimsuit flat on the drying rack to dry

The sink and outside are two great places to wash your swimsuit by hand!

There you have it! Now you know everything there is to know about how to wash a swimsuit by hand. Happy washing!

Do you wash your swimsuit by hand? Do you have any tips that we didn’t talk about in this article? Please let us know in the comments below.

FAQ about washing a swimsuit by hand

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