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You’re killing your swimsuit! Here’s how to dry it fast without ruining it.

Maryal Miller Carter
USA TODAY

Did you know that you could be shortening the lifespan of your favorite swimsuit without even realizing it?  Throwing that sopping wet swimsuit in the dryer on high heat or setting it out to dry in direct sunlight might seem like easy ways to dry a swimsuit quickly, but both methods could ruin it. However, your swimsuit doesn’t have to suffer that fate. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can dry a swimsuit fast, without stretching, fading or permanently damaging it. Here are 2 simple ways to dry a swimsuit quickly, without ruining it, keeping your favorite swimsuit ready for summer fun for years to come.

Watch the video above to learn how dry a swimsuit fast without ruining it.

How to dry a swimsuit fast without ruining it

  • To help rid the fabric of chlorine or salt water, which can damage the swimsuit if left untreated, quickly rinse off in the shower or run the suit under cool water. 
    • Avoid ringing out the swimsuit. That will stretch the fabric and damage it. 
    • Don’t put a wet swimsuit in the dryer. This can shrink and damage the fabric.
    • Drying a swimsuit in direct sunlight can fade the colors.
  • Lay the bathing suit flat over a clean towel.
  • Gently roll up the towel with the suit still inside. The towel will absorb excess water without damaging the fabric.
  • Unroll the towel and keep the swimsuit laying flat on the towel in a shaded area outside. Keep out of direct sunlight.
  • Flip the swimsuit over once during the drying process to ensure the whole swimsuit dries and dries quickly.

The salad spinner swimsuit drying hack

Spas, gyms, and resorts usually have a drying device that spins the swimsuit to remove water and dry it quickly, but there’s a DIY version. Here’s how to easily create your own swimsuit drying device at home.

  • Grab a salad spinner. You can find inexpensive salad spinners to dedicate to your pool area for drying swimsuits. 
  • Place the swimsuit in the salad spinner and spin to remove excess water just like you would lettuce. 
  • Empty excess water out of the bowl.
  • Repeat the spin cycle if needed. 
  • Lay the suit flat on a towel and let it air dry out of direct sunlight. 

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