Crumpler + Washing Machine?

[unknowndomain]

Quick question for all you crumpler bag owners, I have a crumpler what ever cant remember the name but its big and expensive. Thing is the cat sat and then **** on it and now its soaked in and smells, dispite having cleaned it throughly...

Has any one washed theirs (sans-cameras)?

 

[walls]

what have you got to lose! I wouldn't put it on a super fast spin though

 

[h.r.ford]

you aren;t goign to use it in the current condition so give it a go. Put very mild detergent in like baby detergent or woolite (don't know if you have that over there can't remember if I ever bought any). I would rinse twice then roll it between two fluffy towels instead of spinning, then hang to dry.

I would also stuff it with newspaper like material to help get moisture out of middle and keep the shape.

 

[unknowndomain]

Cheers, I will have another go at just using detergent on that area then try your suggestions.

 

[chrisiow]

For breathable waterproof fabrics you should always use a non-bio detergent and low temperature wash under 40°c so this should also be ok for the bag, the hardest thing will be drying it.

 

[mmcp42]

nope
they don't make one big enough for a washing machine! :nono:

 

[Gilly B]

nope
they don't make one big enough for a washing machine! :nono:

Hehe! very funny

 

[walls]

thinking about it, as above, perhaps use something like nikwax's tech wash which will maintain breathability

 

[Dino f]

May also be worth going to your local camping shop (millets/blacks) after to buy some waterproofing spray, just to make sure the washing didnt ruin that.
Dean

 

[sakura]

dirty bags eh?

mine got covered in mud after a festival - i made a bubble bath with Stardrops and washed it with a sponge and hung it up in the shed to dry

and now it's nice again - battered but fresh

 

[Dino f]

i made a bubble bath with Stardrops and washed it with a sponge
:

And they thought the words in LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS were way out.
Too much festival spirit for you Sakura, me thinks.
Dean

 

[whitewash]

this would be useful to know how it turns out, ive still got best rallyGB mud on my bags from last year and wasnt sure what the material is thats used to give it its shape, was scared it might be cardboard!