To minimize sand sticking to you and your belongings at the beach, consider using chairs instead of towels, drying off with towels rather than sitting on them, and rinsing items with water.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Use Beach Chairs Instead of Towels: Sitting directly on a towel practically guarantees sand will cling to it. Beach chairs elevate you, reducing contact with the sand.
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Dedicated Drying Towels: Use towels specifically for drying yourself after you've already mostly removed sand. Avoid sitting or lying on these towels. This helps keep them relatively sand-free.
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Rinse Everything Off: Before leaving the beach, rinse your chairs, feet, and any other sandy items with water (from the ocean, a nearby shower, or a jug you brought). This is much easier to do while the sand is still wet. A mesh bag is ideal for rinsing toys and other small items.
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Sand-Repellent Beach Blanket: Consider investing in a sand-repellent beach blanket. These blankets are designed with a weave that allows sand to fall through, preventing it from accumulating on the surface.
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Baby Powder Trick: Applying baby powder to sandy skin helps dry it out, making it easier to brush off the sand.
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Mesh Bags: Use mesh bags to carry your beach gear. Sand falls through the mesh, preventing it from being transported home.
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Strategic Placement: Choose your beach spot wisely. Areas closer to the water often have packed sand that is less likely to kick up and stick to everything.
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Gentle Shaking: Before getting in your car or going inside, shake out all your items thoroughly.
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Rinse Gear at Home: When you get home, rinse your chairs and other gear with a hose to remove any remaining sand.
Following these tips will help you enjoy a sand-free or, at least, a less-sandy beach experience.
