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Cleaning backpacks/hydration carriers (prob a stupid question)

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Muttley
Muttley
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I have a couple of backpack-style water bottle carriers, one a fairly pricey Camelbak and the other a cheapie from Amazon. Both are beginning to reek of stale sweat.

I can't see any washing instrux on them but I can just put them through the washing machine, yes? Delicate cycle at 30 or 40 degrees?
auburnette
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Aug 2024
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I soak mine in diluted Gymwash detergent then rinse. White vinegar would also work. Doubt the washing machine would kill them but I just find it easier to do this.
Homer
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I was them on the delicate cycle in the machine - just make sure you've checked for bits that need removed first like card/plastic back panels
Sam Jelfs
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I wash my salomon one in the washing machine in a large garment bag to stop the straps getting tangled on stuff.
bigleggy
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Put mine in a pillow case then into the washing machine
Muttley
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Right then. I shall try them in a pillow case and if that's not good enough I'll invest in a dobie bag.

Many thanks to all.

As a single man I manage household talks reasonably well but I do occasionally need some advice from a domestic goddess.
Muttley
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Gah. Household *tasks*
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I kept the bladder from my hydration backpack in the freezer when not in use, right from the start. I also keep any plastic water bottles (e.g. bike bottles) there too. Freezing them stops them getting whiffy.
Mark J 🇳🇿
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Another vote for a net type washing bag doobiethingamywhatsit
Muttley
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They went through the machine on the quickie 20-minute cycle at 30 degrees, in an old pillow case. Both are now minus the salt streaks and have acquired an aroma of pine glade or wildflower meadow or whatever. Success.

I don't use bladders but appreciate the reminder to keep plastic bottles/flasks in the freezer.

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I have a couple of backpack-style water bottle carriers, one a fairly pricey Camelbak and the other a cheapie from Amazon. Both are beginning to reek of stale sweat.

I can't see any washing instrux on them but I can just put them through the washing machine, yes? Delicate cycle at 30 or 40 degrees?
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