With
waterproof vinyl or plastic pants the key to extended life is rinsing
them as soon as practical after each use. This is especially true if
you use lotions or oils as both can cause vinyl to stiffen and
eventually crack. Even if you don’t use lotions or oils both urine and
fecal matter are highly acidic so prompt rinsing after use is strongly
recommend.
Eliminating
Stains
Often
stains can be almost completely eliminated if the plastic pant is
thoroughly rinsed right away after soiling. If the pant remains soiled
for an extended period of time the stain will set and becomes virtually
impossible to remove.
Soap
& Detergent
Please
note we said rinse, not wash. This is because soaps and detergents can
remove or leech-out plasticizers in the material that help keep the
pant soft and pliable. Of course occasionally it is necessary and
desirable to wash them with a mild soap.
Fill
a sink with fairly warm water that’s not too hot for you to put your
hand in without discomfort. Add a few of drops of very mild liquid soap
and gently hand wash. Then drain the basin, refill with plain water and
rinse thoroughly.
Proper
Drying
Never,
ever place plastic or vinyl pants in the dryer. If you are washing a
single pair of pants they can be placed on the showerhead to drip dry.
We suggest placing the through a leg opening and letting the crotch
rest on the showerhead. If you don’t have a shower or need to dry
several pairs of pants you can place them on wire hangers to dry. You
may need to bend or reshape the hanger. Sunlight is great for diapers
but can be harmful to plastic pants so be sure to keep them out of
direct sunlight. To speed drying pat them dry inside and out with a
towel before hanging.
