Cleaning inside a rucksack

Angilion

Angilion

Angilion

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I have a rucksack that I use daily for everything. I have a habit of carrying umpteen things around that I don't need, so it's useful.

It really needs cleaning inside. All sorts of things have been spilled in it (e.g. shampoo, shower gel, various cleaning lotions, etc).

Any idea as to the best way to go about it? It's a Karrimor, 20 years old or more. I've no idea how washable it is.
 
just turn it inside out and wash it under the tap, not the washing machine then hang up to dry. I 'm always washing them the kids spill all sorts of stuff in them mainly yogurts!
 
Shake it out outside or into a wide opening bin and wipe it down with a damp cloth. Dry with kitchen roll and leave over radiator / in airing cupboard over night or as long as it takes.
 
How should I brush my teeth?

I have teeth and they need cleaning. They are all my second set so are about 8 years old. Just wondering what would be the best way to clean them?
 
Tobes said:
How should I brush my teeth?

I have teeth and they need cleaning. They are all my second set so are about 8 years old. Just wondering what would be the best way to clean them?
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You have to take the all new Guide to Brushing your teeth. It's a new initiative by the gov't to make sure we don't ever need the dentist again so they can get rid of NHS dental care.
 
Tobes said:
How should I brush my teeth?

I have teeth and they need cleaning. They are all my second set so are about 8 years old. Just wondering what would be the best way to clean them?
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Get a brick, then smash it onto your teeth repeatatly until they're clean.
 
Tobes said:
How should I brush my teeth?

I have teeth and they need cleaning. They are all my second set so are about 8 years old. Just wondering what would be the best way to clean them?
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Right, so you know the precise washing instructions for every Karrimor rucksack off the top of your head, yeah?
 
Phog said:
You have to take the all new Guide to Brushing your teeth. It's a new initiative by the gov't to make sure we don't ever need the dentist again so they can get rid of NHS dental care.
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Ahhh thanks. I will have a google and see if there is a phone number where I can send off for this guide. Fingers crossed it's not too hard for me to follow it.

EDIT: Von yes. I'm assuming there is a guide from the gov't on common sense. I duno I'm still busy looking for this other one at the mo.
 
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Tobes said:
EDIT: Von yes. I'm assuming there is a guide from the gov't on common sense. I duno I'm still busy looking for this other one at the mo.
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That didn't really make sense, but I'll assume you were trying to be funny at my expense, so I shall now go to bed and cry.
 
vonhelmet said:
Right, so you know the precise washing instructions for every Karrimor rucksack off the top of your head, yeah?
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On top of that, Karrimor doesn't exist any more, so I can't even look for instructions online. The name still exists, but it's not the same company.

Even if I had the washing instructions, they might not apply very well to a bag that old.

This is OcUK forums, so I expected posts like the one from Tobes. I was hoping to get answers as well, which I have. Thanks to the people who made those posts.
 
Angilion said:
On top of that, Karrimor doesn't exist any more, so I can't even look for instructions online. The name still exists, but it's not the same company.

Even if I had the washing instructions, they might not apply very well to a bag that old.

This is OcUK forums, so I expected posts like the one from Tobes. I was hoping to get answers as well, which I have. Thanks to the people who made those posts.
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Karrimor does exist, I sell their products every day :p

From my experience working @ Millets and Blacks, the best way to do it is with luke warm water, and a damp cloth.
Washing machines won't necessarily damage the bag, it's the detergents you use. Especially if the bag has waterproof membranes, the salts completely destroy it :(


Hope that helps :)
 
Yes, it helps. I've given it a thorough washing with warm water and it's drip-drying at the moment. When it's less soaked, I'll prop it over a radiator. It's semi-rigid, so I couldn't turn it inside out, but it's over 20 years old and still completely waterproof. I was able to fill it like a bucket and it didn't leak. Good kit.

You sell Karrimor products, but you don't sell Karrimor products :) Karrimor went out of business and the name was sold to a completely different company some time later. The Karrimor that made my bag no longer exists.
 
Angilion said:
Yes, it helps. I've given it a thorough washing with warm water and it's drip-drying at the moment. When it's less soaked, I'll prop it over a radiator. It's semi-rigid, so I couldn't turn it inside out, but it's over 20 years old and still completely waterproof. I was able to fill it like a bucket and it didn't leak. Good kit.

You sell Karrimor products, but you don't sell Karrimor products :) Karrimor went out of business and the name was sold to a completely different company some time later. The Karrimor that made my bag no longer exists.
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Ahh OK, I see what you mean.

If you find that the wash has deteriated the waterproof ability of the bag, get some Nikwax TX Direct - it works a treat!
 
blighter said:
Washing machines won't necessarily damage the bag, it's the detergents you use. Especially if the bag has waterproof membranes, the salts completely destroy it :(
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It is not that they destroy it but you are right that detergents can cause problems. Detergents contain wetting agents which make the fabric 'wet' more which helps when washing. However, even after rinsing these can remain on the fabric and make it absorb water in use. Breathable membranes like goretex don't work very well if the outer fabric bonded to the membrane absorbs water and 'wets out'. They have coatings on the outer fabric to stop this ie DWR.
 
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