Washing an Indy Bag?

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:06 pm

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?

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:32 pm

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.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Wed May 02, 2007 7:56 pm

I just washed mine yesterday, and I used Oxi-Clean.

TheFedoraGuy · Post by **TheFedoraGuy** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:33 am

...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.

Anderson · Post by **Anderson** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:28 am

Speaking of this, I have a Magnoli MKVII (EXCELLENT bag) that is starting to get a bit yellowed in areas from things pressing into it. I'd like to wash it, but I've no idea how to remove the leather strap- it came attached to the bag. Any ideas?

M.R.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:55 am

Usually those 'rivet' looking things that hold the strap on the bag are actually 'Chicago screws'.

Have you tried to see if you can unscrew the two parts?

Regards! Michaelson

Anderson · Post by **Anderson** » Mon May 14, 2007 6:24 pm

Not yet, but I'll do so when I get some time later tonight. Thanks, Michaelson.

M.R.

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:00 am

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.