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questions on cleaning snowboarding gear!!!
do u hand wash & hang dry snowboarding pants/gloves/jackets
or machine wash & machine dry?? |
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I'd go by what the labels say to do. All my gear I've done by machine,
using gentle cycle. |
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letx wrote:
do u hand wash & hang dry snowboarding pants/gloves/jackets or machine wash & machine dry?? Machine on gentle and cold water wash and rinse. Plus I don't use detergent unless it's really dirty. Use only a little bit and don't use the ones that smell all nice. The nice-smelling particles will adhere to your DWR and make your clothing less waterproof. Also put it in the drier to dry on LOW heat and keep an eye on it. THis usually puts the waterproofness back into your pieces. stu |
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if the gear isn't too waterproof once you've finished, there's some additive
that you can apply in the washing machine that re-waterproofs the clothing. the other half has used it and it does a good job. can't remember what it's called, but she picked it up from the ski shop. |
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if the gear isn't too waterproof once you've finished, there's some
additive that you can apply in the washing machine that re-waterproofs the clothing. the other half has used it and it does a good job. can't remember what it's called, but she picked it up from the ski shop. NikWax TX/Direct perhaps? |
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Mike T wrote:
if the gear isn't too waterproof once you've finished, there's some additive that you can apply in the washing machine that re-waterproofs the clothing. the other half has used it and it does a good job. can't remember what it's called, but she picked it up from the ski shop. NikWax TX/Direct perhaps? Gore-Tex also makes a spray on product. Its pretty good too! You spray it on after washing your jacket and then put it in the drier. It totally put new life into my jacket. |
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Just use TechWash or a similar product. Most outdoor stores and ski
shops will sell non-detergent soaps that work great. They clean up ski, snowboard, camping gear, whatever...and preserve the breathability and waterproofing. |
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If it's been a particularly hot day, and i sweated a lot, I use
FeBreeze, or something like it, on the insides of my pants and jackets (anyone else see a problem with this?). I let them air out overnight and they're a lot fresher the next morning I spot clean the outsides, if needed. I try to avoid washing at all costs. Eric |
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