Wetsuit Shampoo - Worth it you you?

grundy

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First I use a pre-wash soak, I let it sit for an hour. I usually use this time to tidy up my nails.
Then I use a post-pre-wash moisturizing preparation.
Then I wash using a little lavender essential oil mixed with Woolite.
Then I use a nice aromatic conditioner.
Then I blow dry on cold for 40 minutes.
I tie my leash string around my key loop for the whole cycle to get all that yucky wax off.
ooh the lavender essential oil is a nice touch, I need to add that to my routine.
 
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bluengreen

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ooh the lavender essential oil is a nice touch, I need to add that to my routine.
 
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grundy

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ooh good catch, I meant to say, I need to add that Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil to my routine
 

SeaFoamGreen

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Yes. Do you pee pee in your suit after am coffee and cameling up on water pre session? I like this stuff:

https://www.paupilau.com/

Keeps the fowl odors down and seems to soften up the rubber a bit. I use it every 5-8 surfs or after a long weekend of wave chasing. Not sure if it extends life vs just rinsing with fresh water, but maybe a little? Also comes in a gallon, which last me more than a few years.
 
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SrPato

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I usually will just use a capful of Woolite but if the stank gets too strong I'll use an enzyme cleaner that I can get from our local surf shop. Both seem to make the suit feel more supple and soft.
 
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