Cleaning and Caring for your PFD

General Care:

We recommend rinsing your Salus PFD in clean fresh water after each use. Rinse thoroughly if used in saltwater. Drip-dry in the shade (or out of direct sunlight). Dry completely before storing. Try not to store PFDs in sealed containers or under anything heavy, the best way to store your PFDs if possible is to hang them up and keep in a dry, ventilated area.

 

There are a few checks you can do to your PFDs each season to make sure they are still in good working order.

 

1. Buoyancy Test:

Put the PFD on. It should fit properly with all zippers and buckles correctly secured. Ease yourself into the water or walk into water up to your neck. Lift your legs and tilt your head back, in a relaxed floating position. You should float comfortably without any physical effort.

 

2. PFD Inspection:

Regularly inspect all zippers, buckles and seams. Should any of these areas appear to be not in working order let us know- these are generally quick repairs we can complete for you.

 

Cleaning:

When extra cleaning is necessary, Salus PFDs should be hand washed using a mild detergent and hung to dry in a well-ventilated area. Do not put your PFD in the washing machine, dryer, use bleach or dry clean.

It is very important that flotation products are completely dry prior to being stored. If stored when damp, flotation products can develop mold, mildew and be left with permanent stains.

 

Spot Cleaning:

For tough spots, start with a mild detergent, using a soft brush. Should the mild detergent prove ineffective, try a regular laundry detergent.

 

IOSSO Stain Remover.

Available to order at any Salus Marine Wear dealer, IOSSO® Mold & Mildew Stain Remover is, in our experience, a safe and effective cleaner. We have tested it using the manufacturer’s instructions, with excellent results. According to the manufacturer IOSSO® Mold & Mildew Stain Remover is:

·         Color and Fabric Safe

·         Removes mold, mildew, algae stain, tough dirt, oils, food stains and blood stains

·         Recommended for use on a variety of fabrics

·         Is gentle to skin and has no harmful vapors

·         is biodegradable and non-chlorine

(In situations where the entire vest requires heavy-duty cleaning, we have found immersing in IOSSO solution for 12-24 hours, then gently scrubbing trouble spots with a clean cloth or soft brush to be very effective)