Cleaning a Ski Mask
Your ski mask is like a second layer of skin on the slopes. It absorbs your swear, as well as the outdoor elements. When you stop for a hot chocolate break, your ski mask may be stuffed in your gloves, places on a dirty table, or worse yet, thrown on the floor. In other words, your ski mask may be a germ paradise. A good cleansing routine will help keep those germs away from your skin.
After a day on the slopes, place your mask in warm soapy water. Treat it like a delicate garment and carefully rinse the ski mask so that all soap is removed. When finished, blot to begin drying the mask. A good ski mask will dry quickly, allowing the mask to be ready for the elements the following day.
Storing Ski Goggles
After a fabulous ski trip, sometimes its all too easy to throw all your ski clothes in a bag and let it gather dust until next season. But you spent a good deal of time and money gathering your ski apparel�why not use a little care storing your ski goggles and other ski equipment to protect them for next season?
Ski goggles, especially, can be an expensive investment, and are often very delicate and subject to deterioration. The more care used in their storage, the more likely you won't have to make the same investment next year! Ski goggles should be thoroughly cleaned before being put away for the next ski season. The should then be wrapped in soft fabrics and secured in a sturdy case.
Ski Masks � Getting the Perfect Fit
Be cautious of buying a ski mask that says �One Size Fits All.� From my experience, this is simply not true. If you wear a ski mask that is too big, you may find that it is difficult to breathe through because of the extra fabric around the nose. If you chose a ski mask that is too small, you may find the nose holes are too small to get adequate air.
The best way to try on a ski mask is to wear it for a few minutes. Does it tend to fall when you turn your head? Does the mask over too much of your nose or mouth? Is it comfortable? When skiing, you must be comfortable. Ski masks can be a skiers best friend, but only if it doesn't make you have to take it off to catch your breath!
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