Polar Heart Rate Monitor Care

I have recently been having problems with my Polar heart rate monitor - it has been dropping out and not getting a reading. Anyway we have been working through the factors to identify the problem including replacing batteries and getting a new heart rate strap. Included with the new strap was a leaflet on haw to care for your strap, so I thought I would share this with you. I have a heart rate strap where the centre module has 2 press studs to clip and unclip.

• store the strap and the transmitter module seperately
• wash the strap regularly in a washing mashine at least 40oC at least after every 5th use. This ensures a reliable measurement and maximises the life span of the transmitter. Never put the tranmitter centre module in the washing machine.
• don't use detergent with bleach or fabric softener
• wash in a pouch (i.e. same kind you use to wash your gloves when you throw them in the wash)
• don't put the strap in the dryer
• don't store your heart rate monitor in a damp sports bag