Sheet updated September 2026
The O'Neill Wetsuit Cleaner is O'Neill's proprietary formula, designed to remove salt and odors while conditioning the neoprene of your wetsuit. This 250 ml bottle is effective in cold water, non-toxic, and biodegradable, according to O'Neill. Use it to wash a wetsuit, boots, or gloves in a basin of cold water; no machine washing or harsh soaps are needed.
KEY INFORMATION
O'NEILL WETSUIT CLEANER 250 ML - Wetsuit Cleaner and Conditioner
What we like
- Formulated for neoprene: O'Neill sells this as both a cleaner and conditioner. It cleans thoroughly without drying out the neoprene or damaging the glues.
- Effective in cold water: There's no need for hot water, which is precisely what can damage your wetsuit.
- Non-toxic, biodegradable: These are two key features highlighted by the brand for a product you'll be emptying into a basin in your backyard.
- Fights odors: Rinsing with clear water isn't always enough. This product provides that extra cleaning power.
- 250 ml: This is enough for several washes. You don't need to wash a wetsuit after every session, only when it starts to smell or at the end of the season.
Available sizes
Included / Not included
✓ Included: 1 x 250 ml bottle
✗ Not included: Drying hanger
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
When to use it
Rinsing with fresh water after each session is always the baseline. The O'Neill Wetsuit Cleaner is for those times when your wetsuit starts to smell, after a week of sessions without a proper rinse, or before storing it for the summer. It also works wonders on boots, gloves, and hoods, which often develop odors the fastest.
How to Use
Grab a basin or bathtub and fill it with cold water. Add a dose of the product, then turn your wetsuit inside out and let it soak. Agitate it by hand, then rinse with fresh water and dry it in the shade on a wide hanger. Never machine wash, tumble dry, or use a radiator.
What Not to Do
Avoid hot water, laundry detergent, or household soap. Never use a washing machine or tumble dryer. Neoprene is glued and laminated; heat and harsh detergents will attack the adhesives before they even begin to remove odors. The Wetsuit Cleaner replaces all these, used with cold water.
Boots, Gloves, and Hoods
These items tend to smell the fastest because they don't dry as well. You can treat them at the same time as your wetsuit using the same basin of cold water and product dose. If the neoprene is thin, don't turn them inside out; simply soak them, then dry them open.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wetsuit Cleaner and Conditioner |
| Capacity | 250 ml |
| Usage | Cold water, hand wash |
| Formula | Non-toxic, biodegradable, according to O'Neill |
| O'Neill reference | 0144D |
FAQ - O'NEILL WETSUIT CLEANER 250 ML
Not after every session; a rinse with clear water is sufficient for daily use. Wash it when your wetsuit starts to smell, and once before storing it at the end of the season.
Yes, it's a neoprene cleaner, so it's not limited to O'Neill wetsuits. It's also perfect for boots, gloves, and hoods.
Use a tub of cold water and one dose of the product. Turn your wetsuit inside out, let it soak, and agitate it by hand. Rinse with clear water and dry in the shade on a wide hanger. Never use hot water or a washing machine.
We are a Kite, Wing, and Surf shop in Pornichet, on the Atlantic coast. We use this gear all year. Have a question before ordering? Call us or visit the shop.
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