Whether
you are a seasoned skier or a snowboarding beginner, you will rely heavily on
your boots and ski clothes to keep you warm and protected. Keep them fresh and protected using out top
tips and your ski clothes and boots will look, and smell, like new for your
next winter wonderland getaway!
First
let’s tackle the boots! At the end of
any trip and before you store your boots away, remove the inner boots and allow
them to dry completely. Once they’re
dry, replace them and fasten the clips on a loose setting. Deodorise them by pouring
a few tablespoons of Bicarbonate of Soda into two clean socks, tying them at
the top and placing one in each boot.
You can also add a couple of drops of an essential oil, such as
lemongrass, to give your boots a pleasant citrus fragrance. Any smells will be absorbed by the
Bicarbonate of Soda and will disappear without the need for artificial perfumes
or expensive sprays.
Most winter sports clothing is made
from specialist materials that work to repel moisture and protect you from the wind,
whilst also being “breathable”, releasing unwanted sweat and moisture. By
washing these clothes in a washing machine you risk damaging their special
fabrics. Normal washing powders and fabric conditioners can also cause a build
up of detergent which damages the coating of a garment, reducing its long term
performance and usefulness.
There are a number of expensive “specialist”
products on the market that can help protect your ski and snowboarding
clothes. However, when it comes to washing
them simple and economical Liquid Soap Flakes will clean the delicate
micro-fibre fabrics without removing any protective sealants on the fabrics.
Your
skiing gear is now ready to be stored away, smell-free, until your next
holiday. Just remember to remove the
Bicarbonate of Soda from your boots before next you wear them!
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