Musty MKVII

floyd1977 · Post by **floyd1977** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:58 am

Does anyone know how to get the must smell out of a vintage mark VII? I recently got one but it smells pretty bad. What if I stuck it in the washing machine? Would that damage it in anyway?

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:38 am

It asll depends on the integrity of that particular bag. I've heard of some folks bags coming apart in the wash, while others came out squeaky clean.

If you want to do it the safe way, get yourself some OxyClean(or similar product) and wash it by hand in a tub. I've done all of my MK bags this way, and they came out really clean, AND no funky odor.
Good Luck.
'Blues

masa · Post by **masa** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:59 am

I just left my bags outside for couple of days.

But do read these topics for more help.

viewtopic.php?t=30615&highlight=smell

viewtopic.php?t=11625&highlight=smell

gmarthe · Post by **gmarthe** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:00 pm

I've had great luck just letting it air out. If the weather is good hang it outside for a while for a day or two (bring it in at night). And you should be good to go.

floyd1977 · Post by **floyd1977** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:19 pm

thanks for the input... guess i should start using the search for some of my questions.....

Las Vegas Jones · Post by **Las Vegas Jones** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:20 pm

What about using Fabreeze?

IndianaBogart · Post by **IndianaBogart** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:11 pm

I've had great luck just letting it air out.

Same here. It might take longer than washing it, but at least you know it won't get damaged.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:57 pm

I use Woolite and hand wash it in a tub of warm water, rinse thourougly, blot dry and stuff with newspaper, changing it out everyday until it dries.

suburbancomics · Post by **suburbancomics** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:16 pm

My MKVII was pretty musty smelling, it aired out completely by itself and the smell was totally gone in about a week.

floyd1977 · Post by **floyd1977** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:11 pm

Well the hand washing did't have much effect so I went ahead and tossed it in the laundry with some Woollite.
Well the smell is mostly gone and the bag and the stamp both held up. But I left the original strap on and it got shredded, I assume by the valve on the side so i suggest removing the strap before you throw it in the laundy and wash it alone.