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imissbagels
imissbagels Posts: 166 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I got the Polar FT4.

Just want some clarification on the chest strap. I have larger breasts and I feel like when I'm exercising, it moves the strap down. Are my readings going to be accurate?

Also wondering about the maintenance listed. Dish washer every 5 days? That just seems.. i dont know. Im sure I should trust it but I'm worried I'll break my brand new toy haha Just want to hear that someone else has done it

Thanks :)

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  • Hjbaker
    Hjbaker Posts: 165 Member
    I have big boobs too, but it goes below your breasts so they don't get in the way at all haha. I hand wash mine approx every week- 10 days, I would NOT put it in the dishwasher, what the??
  • DarthH8
    DarthH8 Posts: 298 Member
    The receiver snaps off of my strap, so I just soak the whole thing in soapy water then hang it up for a dry every few days.
  • imissbagels
    imissbagels Posts: 166 Member
    HjBaker> THATS WHAT IM SAYING! haha Do you use a light soap? And I dont have to worry about getting the snap part wet orrr?
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    I put mine in the washer with only laundry soap no fabric softeners or crystals. the middle piece pops off so you take that off and don't wash it . hope this helps
  • Hjbaker
    Hjbaker Posts: 165 Member
    THATS WHAT IM SAYING! haha Do you use a light soap? And I dont have to worry about getting the snap part wet orrr?

    The snap part will be fine if you get it wet, just towel dry them before you hang it out to dry. I just wash it with whatever laundry detergent I have at the time.
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    I rinse my strap after every work out & hand wash with soap once a week.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    I rinse mine daily and once a week wash it with my clothes.
  • imissbagels
    imissbagels Posts: 166 Member
    All very helpful! I feel better now, Thanks!
  • Hjbaker
    Hjbaker Posts: 165 Member
    Great. Good luck with your journey :)
  • jessihoover
    jessihoover Posts: 63
    I rinse mine after each use with water, then hand wash once a week with sop & water. I have a big chest too I just make sure that it goes under them and then my sports bra goes over top of it to help keep it in place :)

    oh the things we go through! :)
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