Contrary to popular belief, washing your gear extends it's life. When you come home from a week on the Blackfoot River, don't just dump your waders in a pile in the garage, wash and dry them.
Washing and drying your waders will extend their life, prevent mold and mildew, and have you ready to get back out on the river in the drop of a fly.
Set the load size on the washing machine to small.
Set the water temperature on the washing machine to cold/cold.
Some technical washes need to be heat-set, so you'll want to check the directions on the package to determine the best water temperature for your brand of tech wash.
Run the washing machine on a gentle or normal wash cycle.
Alternatively, you can put your waders in the dryer.
Place your waders in the dryer.
Set the dryer to a normal dry-cycle time on low heat.
Start the dryer.
You may have to run the dryer for several cycles to get your waders completely dry. Be patient, making sure you rearrange your waders inside the dryer for best results. Make sure they are dry inside and out to prevent the appearance of mold or mildew.