Washing Instructions for a Long Lasting Gymnastics Leotard

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Scarlett_James]Scarlett James
Time after time I have seen my gymnasts come into our gymnastics academy wearing a brand new leotard. There is just one problem, it doesn't look like a new gymnastics leotard. I see many new leotards that are super faded, have rhinestones missing and colors that bled together. This is very disappointing when a parent spends their hard earned money on a new gymnastics leotard and it gets ruined after one wash. To ensure sure this doesn't happen to you and your new gymnastics leotard you need to follow the washing instructions on the tag. One problem is many gymnast say the tag is itchy so their parents cut it out. This means mom and dad no longer have the washing instructions and this usually leads to a disaster leotard. If this happens you should follow theses washing guidelines....
� Make sure you wash it with a very mild liquid detergent. Usually Woolite or baby detergent (baby magic, dreft, baby all) work the best.
� Always was the gymnastics leotard in cold water. Using hot water will make the colors bleed more
� It is always best to wash gymnastics leos by hand. If you decided not to wash them by hand you need to wash them in a gentle cycle with like items. This will eliminate pulls, snags, and bleeding from other clothes.
� Turn your gymnastics leotard inside out when you wash it. This will help the special finish on your leo to last much longer.
� When it comes to drying a gymnastics leotard it always best to hang dry it. If needed you can throw the gymnastics leo in the dryer for a bit on super low heat.
Follow these instructions and you will have a gymnastics leotard that will not lose its color or shine and will look brand new all the time.
Scarlett James is a former gymnast and has been coaching gymnastics for over seven years. She coaches children of all ages and skill levels, from recreational to compulsory and optional. Scarlett created http://www.theworldofgymnastics.com to share her knowledge and eighteen years of experience with other gymnastics fanatics or those who want to know more about this great sport.
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