If we are serious about diving, it is necessary to have specialized equipment that must be properly maintained to serve us for as long as possible and to guarantee safety of use. In addition to regular inspections of such equipment, its disinfection is also very important. Read on to find out how to do it.

Why should diving equipment be disinfected?

Whether we own our own or rented diving equipment, its disinfection is extremely important. It has frequent contact with water, and therefore there is a danger that undesirable microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, will develop in it. If we use rented diving equipment, this issue becomes even more important, especially in the times of the coronavirus pandemic.

What and how to disinfect?

Particular attention should be paid to disinfecting the breathing regulator, which must be washed in fresh water after each dive, and then a disinfectant should be applied. Also, a diving mask is exposed to the development of mold and fungi, so it should be disinfected each time, after which it should be wiped with tissues and cotton pads, thoroughly drying all nooks and crannies. The formation of a film on the mask would mean the appearance of mold. Disinfection with lookclear diving chemicals should also be applied to all neoprene accessories, such as wetsuits, gloves, boots, or a hood. Neoprene, due to its porous structure, absorbs all dirt and moisture well. Therefore, the wetsuit should be rinsed after each dive, then turned inside out and an aqualung disinfectant should be applied. We proceed similarly with gloves and a hood, and even with boots! Also, the jacket and the dry suit should be disinfected every few dives, with the difference that we do not have to wash the dry suit too intensively on the inside. In the case of the jacket, remember to clean and disinfect both the inflator itself and the buoyancy bag.