Wetsuit maintenance is critical in guarding bacteria build up in wetsuits, boots, hoods, & gloves. Bacteria on your body, salt, chlorine, and the sun are what breaks down neoprene products and causes them to smell poorly. Make sure that you rinse your neoprene gear every use with plenty of fresh water. Do not leave your wetsuit in the direct sunlight, this will dry your wetsuit out. We recommend using a wetsuit wash everytime you use your products. Do not leave any of your neoprene soaking in water for long periods, you will compromise the seams of the products. If you use a hanger, we recommend the HangAir Wetsuit Dryer Hanger only. The HangAir wetsuit dryer will dry your wetsuit 70% faster than without. Make sure if you urinate in your wetsuits make sure that you thoroughly rinse your wetsuit with a enzyme based wetsuit wash that kills bacteria. See our Wetsuit Maintenance Products Below