My wetsuit has a STAIN!!!!!!! HELP!

[chris3536]

Dear Friends,

I need help. Being as bright as a burnt out light bulb, after my last dive I left my new wetsuit in in a big plastic tub in my basement. Instead of doing the correct thing and wash it out with a hose and hang dry......I left it sit there.....FOR 3 WEEKS!

Now, all my bright yellow trim looks like it has "rust" stains and won't come out!!!

Any suggestions!

 

[scuba-sass]

I know of a natural Mildew remover that MIGHT be safe for your wetsuit. Here's a link
It's from a Natural Products company called gaiam.com.

Shame on you for not cleaning gear immediately! Oh well, this might be a very expensive lesson!

Happy De-Mildewing!
Scuba-sass

 

[Walter]

Now it looks used, folks will think you're experienced.

 

[scorpionfish]

If the stain is rust, make a dilute solution of oxalic acid--a very weak acid-- and dip your suit in it. Oxalic acid can usually be purchased a hardware stores: it is used to remove nail stains from wood.

Then, I suggest you do what will affront some divers who read this: wash your suit in a lot of water, some Woolite and an 1/8 cup of bleach. That small amount of bleach will not hurt the neoprene, but it will get rid of any mouldy odor. I do this Woolite and bleach wash in my washing machine using the delicate cycle after every dive trip. This minimal exposure to bleach is not at all harmful as far as I can tell--and it sure makes for a nice smelling wet suit!

Scorpionfish

 

[ABQdiver]

scorpionfish once bubbled...
If the stain is rust, make a dilute solution of oxalic acid--a very weak acid-- and dip your suit in it. Oxalic acid can usually be purchased a hardware stores: it is used to remove nail stains from wood.

An easy to find source of Oxalic acid is "Bar Keepers Friend" a cleanser that is found in most grocery stores.