Dry suit cleaning?

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phil58490
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Dry suit cleaning?

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My dry suit has been used nearly every week for two winters seasons and still is in excellent condition, no leaks and still breathable. It gets rinsed off, rinsed out and aired after use but now has developed a mild 'lived in' aroma. My question is what is the best way to give it a thorough clean to preserve and protect it so that it is ready for next winter?
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Rupert
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Re: Dry suit cleaning?

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I know you can buy special shampoo for drysuits, but have never used it.

Wetsuits I use nappisan, or the special little tablets. I don't know if Nappisan is suitable for drysuits, though - does anyone know what it would do to latex?
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Michael Brigg
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Re: Dry suit cleaning?

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Turn the whole suit inside out and let it hang in the sun for a while.

It was rumoured the teletubby suits became similarly afflicted.

...Especially "Tinky Winky" (Perhaps it has something to do with tinkle?? :lol: )
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Michael Brigg
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Re: Dry suit cleaning?

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Rupert wrote:I know you can buy special shampoo for drysuits, but have never used it.

Wetsuits I use nappisan, or the special little tablets. I don't know if Nappisan is suitable for drysuits, though - does anyone know what it would do to latex?
...err, Shake 'n Vac??
Michael Brigg
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