Cleaning a Sleeping Bag Edmond OK

Cleaning a sleeping bag is not difficult and should be done periodically to increase the life span of your bag. ALWAYS refer to your manufacturers instructions, especially when dealing with new bags. However, if you are like all the other old timers that still use their sleeping bags from the 1960s, read on.

1. Determine what type of bag you have. Do you have a synthetic bag, a down bag, or another kind of sleeping bag? Under the other category, you can include cotton and polyester. The "other" style will tend to be your older sleeping bags. Most of the new bags are made with either synthetic fill or down fill.
2. Care for your bag on a daily basis. After each weekend outing, or short trip, take some time to clean your bag. Never store your bag wet. If you pack your bag "wet" after camping in a storm, remove it immediately upon returning home and allow it to air dry. Wipe away all debris before storing it. It is generally recommended that you take care of this problem on a daily basis while camping. It will keep your bag cleaner AND allow a more comfortable sleep. On longer camping trips, take some time to shake your bag out.
3. Washing Synthetic Bags. A front-loading commercial washer will work the best. If you intend on washing the bag frequently, use a mild detergent. If you are like most folks, and will likely only wash the bag every couple of years, your average laundry detergent will suffice. Follow detergent instructions for the size of load you run. Choose the double rinse cycle on your machine, or if not available, wash it a second time with no soap. This option will remove more of the soap and provide the best results. Remove the bag and place it in the dryer. Commercial laundromat dryers are generally the only ones large enough to properly dry a sleeping bag. It should not take long to dry your synthetic bag (probably 1 hour). Air drying your bag is a possibility, but NEVER store the bag wet....

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Author: Edward Susmilch