Washing an Indy Bag?
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Washing an Indy Bag?
OK, I have an real Mark VII that could use a full cleaning. Can I throw this thing in the washer? If so, should I use any particular settings and detergents?
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Been a number of good threads on this...here's two of the longer ones...
viewtopic.php?t=7115&highlight=cleaning+mkvii
viewtopic.php?t=13133&highlight=cleaning+mkvii
...for my money, soaking in oxyclean worked for me, then propping it open in it's box-like intended shape and hang drying in the sun.
viewtopic.php?t=7115&highlight=cleaning+mkvii
viewtopic.php?t=13133&highlight=cleaning+mkvii
...for my money, soaking in oxyclean worked for me, then propping it open in it's box-like intended shape and hang drying in the sun.

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...some time ago I won an original MkVII bag from 1943 ("RMA"), fabric was in a good condition though really dirty and rusty. I put it in the washing machine twice (at 60°C, using standard mild detergent), and it survived. The color's a bit lighter now, and the canvas isn't so stiff any more. Only thing I worried about was my machine and the bag's metal disc knocking against the glas window during drying mode.
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On some washers look for the 'delicates' setting. That means frilly underwear to me, but what the heck.
Definitely airdry, should be stiff enough fabric that you can form it back into it's box shape, hang it if you can in the sun to ensure it all drips out and ventilates till dry. Drying faster seems like a better idea than letting it moulder again.
Definitely airdry, should be stiff enough fabric that you can form it back into it's box shape, hang it if you can in the sun to ensure it all drips out and ventilates till dry. Drying faster seems like a better idea than letting it moulder again.