How To Clean Your Silicone Wristbands

Silicone wristbands have been around for a while due to how lightweight and versatile they are.  They are great souvenirs for special occasions. However, these products come in contact with many hands before they reach the consumer. They can carry a load of diseases and germs, so cleaning them before use is essential.

The silicone wristbands in Australia can be worn for decades because they are durable. All that is left for the wearer is to make sure that they take care of them. The form and shape of these bands do not change, they just must be cleaned after a short while. Silicone wristbands that are not cleaned regularly end up looking dirty. This is why regular cleaning of these bands is essential.

Tips for cleaning these bands

Wristbands are lovely, pretty easy to clean and maintain. However, very few people will remember to clean them even if they wear them all year round. If you are looking forward to cleaning these wristbands in Australia, you must learn some special tips to help you achieve your goals. The following are some of the tips that will help anyone clean their silicone wristbands without any straining or struggles but still keep them clean all the time.

• Use warm water, detergent and a soft-bristled brush

Begin by mixing the detergent with warm water and then soak the wristband on the mixture for a few minutes. This is to make sure that the dirt sticking on the band becomes easy to remove. After removing the band from the water, use the soft-bristled brush to scrub the bands. Always make sure that you are scrubbing the band gently, especially if it has debossed or embossed markings. Once you are done, use clean water to rinse the bands and let them dry.

• Liquid soap, cold and hot water and sponge

This is the second way you can choose to clean your silicone wristbands in Australia. Mix the liquid soap and the hot water, and then soak the band for a moment. Remove the band from the solution and ensure that you wipe the surface with the sponge removing all the residue, dirt and stains. After wiping it, soak the band in the cold water for about 15 minutes and then take it out and wipe it once more until it’s dry.

• Cotton and cuticle stick

The last method can only be used with silicone wristbands that have debossed or embossed markings. Once you use one of the two cleaning methods discussed above, clean the sections with the markings using this method. Once you clean the band and all the dirt and stains are removed, wrap some cotton on the wet cuticle stick. Use the stick to remove any grime, dirt and residue that is caught in the marked areas.

How to take care of the silicone wristbands

Although the AAC silicone wristbands are naturally durable, one needs to make users take care of them. Apart from cleaning them, there are other ways that one should make use of these bands. When you be mindful of the following things, you prolong the life of your wristband:

• Never expose the band to direct sunlight for a long time since it can affect its elasticity.
• Store it separately from the other bracelets
• Avoid overly stretching the band
• Avoid cleaning the band when bathing since it may end up ruining it
• Avoid wearing the band to bed since it could wear away on its edges