This is not to say that tourists wash backpacks so often. Most often, after the next trip, the backpack disassembled and cleaned from the inside goes to the pantry or to the mezzanine. But there comes a time when washing can no longer be postponed.
You will need
- - laundry soap;
- - soft brush.
Instruction manual
1
In no case do not wash the backpack in the washing machine, even if its dimensions allow it. Friction in the drum accelerates the wear of the material, and with prolonged washing, the backpack can be damaged. When machine washing, damage can be caused to the fabric itself, and to zippers, and other external elements of the product. It is necessary to take into account the structure of the fabric from which the backpack is made - detergents are not completely washed out of it, and allergic reactions can occur when a person is wearing a laundered product.
2
Remove all items from your backpack before washing. Carefully check patch and hidden pockets, fasten the snakes, untie the knots. If dry debris remains inside, it must be shaken out and the cloth brushed. Remove rigid parts if possible. Soak your backpack in water for a couple of hours.
3
Take the backpack out of the water. Brush it thoroughly, remove dirty stains as much as possible. For cleaning, you can use non-aggressive detergents like laundry or tar soap. Sweat stains and small spots can be removed by washing them under a strong stream of water with soap.
4
After washing, do not squeeze or twist the backpack. Hang it, for example, over the bathtub so that the water itself is glass. If you will hang out a backpack for drying on a balcony, choose the place protected from direct sunshine.
note
The backpack should not be washed without need. Too irritating the owner of the dirt can be cleaned using a soft dry brush and a damp cloth. The less water and detergents used during washing, the better - the backpack will last longer. From frequent washes, the water-repellent impregnation of the material deteriorates, due to which the protection against moisture will no longer be as reliable. In heavy rain, moisture will seep through the seams and lightnings.
Useful advice
When the backpack is completely dry, apply a special impregnation on it, which gives the fabric water-repellent properties. It is available as an aerosol for spraying onto a backpack or as a solution. When choosing an aerosol, try to spray it so that it does not get on the inside straps of the backpack, otherwise it can cause skin irritation when worn. The solution should not be applied to the backpack until it is completely dry - the drying process in this case takes twice as much time.
Ironing the fabric of a backpack cannot be ironed. Keep it better in a dry place that is well ventilated.
