How to look after breast forms
SILIMA® breast forms are high-quality products – pleasantly silky and skin friendly. Perspiration can, however, impair the positive material properties of our breast prosthesis. So please make sure you understand the need to clean your breast form to ensure lasting elasticity and strength. SILIMA® breast forms are so easy to care for that cleaning them takes barely a minute. Those using Silima Direct Breast Forms will need to wash the adhesive pad as well as the Silima Breast Form.
What you need to know about SILIMA® breast form care and cleaning:
- Wash with mild soap and rinse in warm water
- Do not use solvents under any circumstances
- Dab gently with a soft towel to dry
- Do not use a hair dryer or any heating products to dry the breast form
- After swimming, simply towel dry your breast form after washing it, and it will be ready to be re-worn
- Use the original box to store or move the breast form
- Keep sharp or pointed objects, such as brooches, away from the breast form
- Be careful with pet claws – they might damage the gossamer-thin PU film
- Observe the care information included with each breast form
How to Clean your Adhesive Pad:
- Wash with mild soap and rinse in warm water
- Do not use solvents under any circumstances
- Your adhesive pad will regain its stick shortly after washing
- Carefully place the protective covers onto both sides of the adhesive pad immediately after washing
- Pads should retain its stick for 6 months after use