CSD parties, soon to be at Folsom Europe and other kinky events: There are currently lots of opportunities where you can wear (show off) your gear and have fun with it. Many people like it sweaty and smelly at the event itself. After the party, however, the gear is often disgusting: It stinks of smoke and sweat and may have the odd (white?) stain. If you don't just go out partying in a harness and jockstrap (we think this "outfit" is pretty shit, by the way), then cleaning and caring for it after the party is definitely on your to-do list. Whether you have to do it yourself or delegate the work to your sub (that's what we do), our input will hopefully help you to keep a cool head after a great night of partying, even if you're hungover or exhausted, and to care for your gear in an uncomplicated way.
Sportswear
The easiest way to clean this outfit is to put it in the washing machine! Don't use too much detergent (for the environment and the next smell) and definitely don't use fabric softener (it definitely won't attract hotties at the next party). For white gear, you can use detergent with bleach (or our favorite, the stain remover) to remove all stubborn stains and make it shine beautifully white again. If you want to enjoy your jersey for a long time, air dry it and don't put it in the dryer.
Nylon
This material is a bit trickier. But we're being pragmatic here too: into the washing machine. You can clean nylon well without any other gear using a gentle program (e.g. hand wash). Just use a low temperature and maybe not the strongest spin cycle. Remember to close all zippers so that no fabric is damaged. And, um, yes: empty pockets. Poppers, tissues or elastic bands cause stress in the washing machine. Here too, we usually use normal color detergent. Drying takes place on the clothes rack in the fresh air. The only disadvantage: certain nylon pieces are no longer as shiny as they were at the beginning. But that doesn't bother us. Be careful when storing: the thin nylon material can discolor if it is lying in a box with other gear, for example. Pay attention to our inputs on PVC.
PVC
Hand washing is required here. There are special detergents (liquid) that we recommend for PVC. Two to three drops are enough. Put the gear in the bathtub or a large sink and clean it gently in lukewarm water. After a little time, you can rinse everything off with clear water and let the gear dry. Do not spin the gear under any circumstances! If you are more cautious, only clean PVC with a damp cloth. The following applies to both variants: At the end (if you have the patience for it), rub the fabric dry with a lint-free cloth so that no water stains remain on the gear. For dry cleaning of individual areas, e.g. only where there was a lot of sweat, you can also use devices such as the Bosch FreshUp. This dissolves the odor molecules using plasma technology. Warning: Some styles from well-known brands have white or light colored stripes in combination with dark areas. Storing PVC is therefore a bit tricky: Make sure that the different colored areas do not touch each other so that there is no discoloration. Our tip: We put a piece of baking paper between each area, which provides perfect protection. As cool as the styles look, they are not practical. Unfortunately, some of our pieces have discoloured spots. When travelling, you have to be extremely careful not to damage your expensive gear. This also applies to temperature. Once PVC has deformed, it will retain its shape. We think: Small spots are completely fine. It is a utility item and it is dark in the club. Only those who only wear the gear for social media pics can keep it clean. We think pics are nice, but wearing them in public and at events is much cooler!
Rubber
We are not specialists here yet. Rubber is certainly the most demanding when it comes to cleaning and storage. After a wild night, we clean our shirts and pants with a damp cloth or take off the gear that is sticking to our body with sweat directly in the shower and rinse it with lukewarm water. There are also special care products for rubber. Never use normal dishwashing liquid or soap. We are very grateful to our besties for the tip about the shower, it really makes taking it off so much easier. After careful drying (under no circumstances in direct sunlight), some people powder the gear, others put shiny products on it again. You can find all sorts of tips on the internet. We haven't yet figured out which is better. Storage is important afterwards: the place must be protected from light and dry. Be careful with hangers: if hung up or clamped incorrectly, brittle spots can quickly develop or the rubber can irreversibly discolor in these spots.
Sneakers
If you don't have a shoe or sniff fetish, you can easily clean your sneakers in the washing machine or wet them in the sink. This is a total no-go for us, of course, because the whole smell is lost. We only clean the outside of the sneakers with a little water and, if they're really dirty, with a little sneaker cleaner from the Footlocker. Rub 2-3 drops with a soft brush to form a foam and the dirt will come off. But be careful: too much cleaner in the fabric can mean that you smell more soap than sweat for weeks. Then we dry the sneakers in the fresh air.
Sox
Just need to wash them before first wearing them ;-)
Product recommendations
Recommendations based purely on our experience, no affiliate links:
Liquid detergent ZERO - perfect for cleaning socks and sportswear because it contains no fragrances
ViviShine - Various products
With these tips, your gear will stay in top condition even after wild nights. We never stop learning either. What are your ultimate tips? Let the community know and write a comment.
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