How to Wash an Ace Bandage

Ace Bandages can be easily cleaned and stored for re-use.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Detergent made for cold water hand washables.
• Cold Water
• A place to let the bandage air dry.

1. Run a sink full of cold water.

2. Add a SMALL amount of detergent.

3. Place the ace bandage in the water. If the bandage is heavily soiled or stained, you can apply a little detergent directly to the soiled area and gently rub it in. You may want to let the bandage soak in the water for a while.

4. Gently wash the bandage by rubbing the fabric together with your hands. Do not twist or wring the fabric.

5. Rinse the bandage under cold running water until the water runs clear and there are no more soap bubbles.

6. Squeeze the water from the bandage without twisting or wringing it out. You can also lay the flat or folded bandage on a thick towel and roll them up tightly together to remove excess water.

7. Let your bandage air dry flat or hung over a hanger.

8. Store your clean, dry ace bandage by rolling it smoothly without stretching and placing it in a zip top baggie.

Tips & Warnings

• Some ace wraps come with a velcro closure. If yours does not have velcro or came with the little silver clips that get lost; diaper pins or safety pins work well to fasten the end. Tape can also be used to fasten it in a pinch.
• If you have no cold water detergent; a small amount of shampoo works well.
• Twisting or wringing the ace bandage will break the elastic fibers.
• Washing an Ace bandage in hot water or placing it in the clothes dryer will weaken the elastic fibers.
• Once an ace bandage is stretched out or misshapen it needs to be replaced.