If you spend a lot of time in chlorinated water, consider investing in de-chlorinating drops. Add 1-2 drops to a sink filled with cold water and soak your suit for 10-15 minutes. There’s no need to rinse the suit with fresh water afterward.
Never wring out your swimsuit to make it dry faster. You’ll stretch the fibers and won’t gain much in drying time. You can gently squeeze the towel to help it absorb more water, but don’t twist it.
If you do a lot of laundry where things need laid flat to dry, you might want to invest in a flat drying rack. It’s good for swimsuits, sweaters, and other items you don’t want to hang dry.
If you’re drying your suit outdoors, keep it out of direct sunlight. Although the sun’s rays will dry it faster, they can also fade and damage your suit. [5] X Research source
It’s tempting to toss your suit into the dryer and forget about it, but try to take a few extra minutes at the end of the day to lay out your suit on a dry towel and let it air dry overnight.
If you decide to dry your suit outside, put it somewhere shaded where it won’t be in direct sunlight.
Especially avoid hanging your suit from a metal rod or hook. The reaction between the metal and water could irreparably stain your suit with rust. [9] X Research source
Make sure your sink is clean before you wash your suit. The last thing you want is leftover food or grease mixing with the water and getting onto your suit. [12] X Research source
