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Washing an Indy Bag?
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:06 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
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?
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:32 pm
by Indiana Jerry
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.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:56 pm
by Renderking Fisk
I just washed mine yesterday, and I used Oxi-Clean.
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:33 am
by TheFedoraGuy
...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.
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:28 am
by Anderson
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.
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:55 am
by Michaelson
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
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:24 pm
by Anderson
Not yet, but I'll do so when I get some time later tonight. Thanks, Michaelson.
M.R.
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:00 am
by Indiana Jerry
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.