Best way to wash a backpack?
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Anonymous
| DD was gifted a new backpack for her birthday, but I’d like to keep her old one for sleepovers and such. What’s the best way to clean a backpack? My friend told me to put it in the washing machine. Really? Thanks! |
Anonymous
| unzip it and open all pockets and toss in washing machine. Air/Tumble dry. I like to put in a mesh laundry bag, but not required |
Anonymous
| Washing machine with a few towels. If there are some spots or particularly dirty areas I may scrub them before I throw it in. |
Anonymous
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If it's really dirty, do one wash right side out. Spray oxi clean on any spots.
Then flip it inside out and do another wash. |
Anonymous
| If you are worried, put it inside an old pillowcase. But how is a back pack that much different from a winter coat or something? Just put it in the washing machine, press start, take it out. Done. |
Anonymous
Yep. I do this with my lunch tote. It helps keep the straps from tangling. |
Anonymous
| Yes, put it in the washing machine. I hang to dry. |
Anonymous
| I wash my kids backpacks a couple of times a year with no problems. I unzip all of the pockets (making sure they're empty, of course), wash on gentle and hang them to dry. |
Anonymous
| If it's a Pottery Barn backpack, expect it to fade. My DD's navy backpack looks awful after being washed. |
Anonymous
| Umm a washing machine ? |
Anonymous
| I was shoes, lunch bags and backpacks all the time. Gentle cycle and cold/cool water |
Anonymous
This, why is it that hard or surprising. |
Anonymous
PP, I was apprehensive about it at first because I am on a budget and would hate to ruin these things. But I gave it a shot in desperation. Some washers are better than others for this type of gear |
Anonymous
| Unzip all the pockets, stick it in a pillowcase, and wash it with your next load of towels. I preferred to air-dry. |