Your SUP board and paddles are your most important equipment when it comes to your passion. Out of the office and onto the water. We all love the moment when we arrive. Arriving in nature, arriving on the board, arriving in ourselves. Regular cleaning is crucial so that you can spend countless more relaxed, adventurous, and happy moments with your SUP. If you treat your faithful companion to a wellness treatment every now and then, the reward will be many years of enjoyment with your SUP, and the investment will have paid off. The only question is, how do you properly care for your SUP? What do you need for maintenance, and what other benefits does SUP board care offer? We'll tell you all about it in this article.

The benefits of cleaning and maintaining your SUP board

If you own an inflatable SUP board, you'll be out and about a lot, trying out new spots, paddling in freshwater and saltwater, and spending many hours in the sun. All of this places high demands on your SUP's materials, which is why cleaning it after every outing and regular maintenance has many benefits. Firstly, you'll obviously increase the lifespan of your SUP by many years. You'll also ensure a high resale value, because you never know what the future may hold. While cleaning your SUP, don't forget to also care for your paddles. We'll cover this specifically in another post. For now, we'll show you how to clean and maintain your SUP board.

Clean SUP after every tour

Inflatable SUP boards offer maximum flexibility and are therefore very popular. They are easy to inflate before each outing and can be deflated just as quickly afterward, ready to roll up. Before you prepare your SUP for transport after a trip, cleaning is essential. First, remove dirt, stones, and sand from the surface with a soft cloth. If you have been out on salt water, rinse your SUP thoroughly with fresh water while cleaning. The salt content can seriously damage the material. We also recommend using a SUP cleaning product developed specifically for your needs. Our GTS Magic Board ECO CLEAN is an ecological SUP cleaner that is biodegradable.

While you're cleaning your SUP, check it for any damage that you might be able to repair immediately without it becoming a bigger problem.

Once your SUP is shiny again, let it dry completely after cleaning. Rolling it up with any residual moisture and storing it in your bag can potentially lead to mold growth. For longer storage periods, such as over the winter months, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. This is the ideal place for it to be unrolled and slightly inflated.

Maintain SUP comprehensively at regular intervals

In addition to cleaning your SUP board after every session, it's a good idea to schedule regular and comprehensive maintenance. Once a month is sufficient. A thorough cleaning of your SUP before storing it during the winter months is especially important. It's best to choose a day for your "wellness program" that promises pleasant temperatures but cloudy skies. This will avoid the risk of direct sunlight hitting the inflated SUP. Alternatively, a shady spot is a good option.

For cleaning and maintenance, prepare a bucket of clean water and a soft cloth and sponge. Focus on the stains and discolorations on your SUP and try to remove them. This can be done faster and more effectively with our SUP cleaner. GTS Magic Board ECO CLEAN , which has a powerful cleaning effect. Check again for any damage. Once everything is sparkling clean again, we recommend an extra treatment with our SUP care product. GTS Magic Board ECO CARE . This special care product contains only ecological ingredients that further extend the lifespan of your SUP and make it look fresh again.

Once it's completely dry, you can either roll up your board and have it ready for your next trip. Or unroll it and slightly inflate it for winter storage.

If you have any questions about SUP care and cleaning, we are happy to advise you. Don't hesitate to contact us. contact Contact us. We look forward to supporting you.