Wash bikini - the best care tips

It is best to wash a bikini gently. For proper care, also pay attention to the material of the swimwear and any care instructions that came with the product when you purchased it.

Wash the bikini - that's how it's done gently

So that you can enjoy your bikini for a long time, gentle cleaning is recommended.

• A bikini does not have to be washed. For proper care, it is sufficient if you rinse it thoroughly with clear water immediately after bathing.
• It is also rinsed clean at home under running water. If necessary, add some hand washing detergent and hang it up to dry.
• If you clean the bikini this way, you will enjoy it for a long time. Since it is not machine washed, it stays in shape, does not shrink or become sloppy, and the colors are retained.
• As an alternative to hand washing, you can also use the washing machine's hand washing program to clean your swimwear. This is also usually below 30 degrees and very gentle on the laundry.
• So that the colors do not fade, do not hang the bikini in the blazing sun. Better put a drying rack in the shade or inside or use the towel heater in the bathroom to dry.

Tips for buying a bikini

Buy a new bikini, pay attention to the material and the care instructions on the labels. If you follow these instructions, you can treat your swimwear accordingly and you will benefit from it longer.

• However, not every material is good for the environment. In general, all products made from synthetic fibers such as polyester, polyacrylic, etc. are a problem because they lose tiny microplastic particles during washing that cannot be filtered out by filter systems.
• This means that they end up in the water, and thus again in our food cycle. They cannot be easily broken down either in nature or in our bodies because they are not biodegradable.
• You can prevent this by changing to swimwear made from natural fibers. Crocheted cotton bikinis, for example, not only look beautiful, but are also good for the environment, since natural fibers are generally biodegradable and can be easily broken down.
• Alternatively, wash the laundry only at a low speed and low temperature if you do not want to use hand washing. This also reduces the release of microparticles in the laundry.

The right detergent is also important for bikini, laundry and the environment. In the next tip, you will learn how to make a sustainable detergent from chestnuts yourself.