How to disinfect your solar protection suits (top or vest) and accessories

2020-06-17 - Diving / Freediving / Snorkeling

The top or vest is a piece of equipment that comes into contact with many other elements (boat, other suits, etc.) during preparation, dressing, the boat ride and upon return from diving, it’s your second skin!

We recommend that it be disinfected, especially if you have lent it out, even occasionally.

Note: Do not put your equipment in the washing-machine at more than 40° (60° is the minimal temperature for disinfection), you risk its deterioration.

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Before immersion, open the zip fastening and turn it inside-out so that the disinfectant solution penetrates the whole suit.

Completely immerse your suit in the solution for the time indicated on the disinfectant product. Slide the zip fastenings up and down several times to ensure that the solution penetrates throughout and remove any deposits of salt or sand.

After immersion, rinse with clean, cold water and allow to dry in a dry place, out of the sun and not in contact with any other potentially contaminated surface. Put your top or vest away in a previously disinfected bag that will protect it from any potential reinfection.

Carry out the same procedure for neoprene accessories: undersuits, hood, gloves or socks.