A backpack is an important attribute of schoolchildren and students. Adults also use this thing, because it is very convenient in comparison with bags. Over time, any product gets dirty. Therefore, it is important to know how to wash your backpack. The nuances of this procedure are described in the article.
Is washing allowed?
Can I wash my backpack in the washing machine? Some manufacturers do not recommend this. In many models there is a special waterproof impregnation, which is washed off with washing. Protection from rain and snow will be lost, the material changes its appearance, loses its original density.
To find out whether a thing is allowed to be washed, you need to familiarize yourself with the contents of the label on which the care parameters are indicated. It is located inside the backpack, usually in a large compartment in one of the side seams. If it indicates that washing is permitted, then you can safely act. It is only necessary to observe the temperature regime and other recommendations. If washing is prohibited, then you can give the item dry cleaning.
Wash frequency
Some do not do this at all, while others perform this procedure often. In the first situation, dirt accumulates on the backpack, which is more difficult to remove over time, and in the second situation, rapid wear occurs: the material is wiped, the dye is washed out, and deformation is observed.
With frequent washing, the product loses its appearance. Therefore, this should be done as pollution. If the item is used every day, then washing can be done every 2-3 months. And if the product is used sometimes, then processing 1-2 times a year will be enough.
Training
How to wash a backpack to do this without spending a lot of time and effort? This requires proper preparation:
- Remove all contents from the product by carefully checking all pockets. Left inside things complicate the process of leaving.
- It is necessary to disconnect the removable parts, unfasten the handles, belts, remove the rigid frame, if possible. A lightweight thing is easier to erase.
- It is necessary to loosen the product. If possible, vacuum with a soft nozzle. Outside, dust can be removed with a brush.
Since ordinary washing cannot cope with stains, they must be removed in advance. For this, stain removers such as “Vanish”, “Selena Pyatnol”, soap “Antipyatin” and others are used. Many products are applied to the pollution itself and left for 5-10 minutes, and then washed.
When choosing a stain remover, you need to pay attention to what material it can be used for. The instructions for use and safety recommendations must be observed: gloves must be used with many products. Do not use bleaches with chlorine: color is removed with them and white spots remain.
Removing grease stains and heavy soiling
How to wash a backpack with high quality? If necessary, remove greasy stains. Many effective methods are used for this:
- Fresh spots are sprinkled with salt, starch or talc. They have good absorbent properties. Using your fingers, rub the product a little into the fibers of the material and leave for 1-2 hours. If the component has absorbed, add more. Then you can remove the residues, stain the stain.
- If the contamination has dried up, it needs to be moistened a little and apply salt or mustard powder. From above it is necessary to drip with water to obtain slurry. It must be left to dry and then brushed off and washed.
- If the stain is strong, ammonia (1 tbsp.) Is used, which is diluted in water (1 cup) and is applied to the stain with a cotton pad. All leave for 2-3 hours. If the material dries, wetting with the solution must be repeated and then washed.
- Perfectly remove greasy stains from dishwashing detergents. They are applied to dirt, wait 5-10 minutes, brush and rinse with water. If necessary, the event can be repeated.
- To remove greasy and persistent stains, laundry soap is used. Dirty areas are rubbed with a dry piece and left for 5 minutes. This is also done in another way: the product is moistened and thoroughly soaped, and after 2-3 hours it is washed.
How to remove ink stains?
Fresh dirt is easier to remove, and old ones need to be tinkered with. It is more effective to do this with alcohol or vodka:
- The cotton pad should be moistened with alcohol and applied to contamination. If it is old, leave for 5 minutes.
- Need to get wet with cotton. Dissolved ink will remain on it. You should not overwrite the stain: it will only smear more.
- The procedure is repeated. Over time, the footprint will decrease and disappear completely.
Do not use “colored alcohol” - tinctures or colored liquids. After removing ink, the material will have a stain, which will also need to be removed.
Chewing gum, plasticine
How to wash a backpack if it has traces of chewing gum or plasticine? First you need to remove these contaminants. Just do not scrub them or scrape them off. The effect will be the opposite: some part will be removed from the backpack, but the remainder goes deep into the fibers and remains forever. The simplest method is freezing:
- The thing must be packed in a plastic bag and placed in the freezer for several hours.
- After freezing, chewing gum or plasticine is easily removed from the material.
- After plasticine, greasy contamination remains, which can be removed by any of the above methods.
Odor elimination
Usually unpleasant odors are removed with washing. But to be sure of the result, you can soak a thing for 15-20 minutes in a vinegar solution: vinegar (0.5 cups) is added to water (5-6 liters). Often the product gets an unpleasant smell after washing. Then this procedure will help.
If the product is clean but has an unpleasant odor, you can not wash it. It is enough to place inside all the departments a small linen bag with salt or tablets of activated carbon, which are in pharmacies. Zippers must be closed and left for 1-2 days. Activated carbon and salt perfectly absorb odors.
Dust and debris removal
If there is dust, small debris inside, you can put things in order like this:
- Knock the case with your hand so that the debris moves to the bottom.
- Open the pockets. The top of the main compartment must be turned outwards.
- Then the backpack is turned upside down and knocked on it.
- If necessary, vacuuming is allowed. To prevent the lining material from being damaged, a soft nozzle for furniture is used.
- Wipe the inside with a damp cloth. For school backpacks, it is advisable to use antibacterial. Carefully need to be processed around the seams.
- How to clean a thing from the outside depends on the material: if the top is leather or made of moisture-resistant textiles, then it is allowed to wipe it with a damp cloth or clean it with spray foam, which is sold in the shoe care product departments. For quick cleaning of a natural material that gets wet, only dry cleaning with a clothes brush is used.
- The product must be left open.
- If required, the surface can be treated with a caring spray or cream.
- You need to open the windows or go out into the air, spray the impregnation spray with a water-repellent effect. It is necessary to wait for the removal of the smell. This treatment should be performed several times a year.
How to wash a school backpack, tourist or other? At home, machine, manual or dry cleaning can be used. Each type of procedure has its own subtleties, which are described below.
Machine processing
How to wash a backpack in a washing machine? This method is ideal for soft products that do not have metal or plastic frames, as well as orthopedic pads:
- It is necessary to close the zippers, buttons, Velcro. This is required to protect against distortions, deformation.
- Then the thing is placed in a washing bag to preserve the appearance of metal and plastic fittings. If any element, for example, a sticker or a decorative part, detaches, it will be inside the bag and therefore will not be able to clog the drain hose.
- The machine is set to the mode that is indicated by the manufacturer on the label. When lost, you can choose a delicate wash. If the backpack is jeans or polyester, then the water should be no more than 40 degrees. Do not use spin.
- Liquid detergents must be used. In cool water, they dissolve faster, more easily washed out and do not leave streaks. If powder is used, then it must be taken less than recommended by the manufacturer.
- Extra rinse required.
This instruction applies if you are interested in how to wash a backpack in a washing machine.
Manual method
Compared to the machine method, hand washing is considered more gentle. Therefore, this method is suitable for all products that can be washed. It is also used in the care of tourist, frame backpacks. How to wash a backpack manually? The work is performed as follows:
- In the bathroom you need to draw warm water - approximately 10 cm in height to completely immerse the product.
- Different means can be used for this, but it is better to choose liquid ones. There are special detergents for travel products.
- The backpack is immersed in water.
- With a brush, sponge or palm, a detergent is applied and a little rub. If heavily soiled, leave it to soak for 20-30 minutes. You can extend the time up to 2 hours, but no more, since water adversely affects different materials.
- The backpack must be washed thoroughly. Severe dirt is removed with a brush or sponge.
- Rinse the item under running water.
In order for the product to be protected from moisture, subsequent use requires additional processing using moisture-repellent impregnation. In the bath you need to draw water (6 liters), after which 50 ml of the product is added to it. The product is placed for 10 minutes, and then rinsed in cold water.
Using soap suds
How to wash a leather backpack? For this, soap foam is used:
- Detergent is diluted in a container and beat thoroughly.
- Sponge capture the foam and put on the backpack.
- It is necessary to rub strong pollution.
- Rinse the product with clean water and remove any remaining foam.
To clean the backpack from contamination, it is not necessary to go to dry cleaning. You can eliminate stains, process the product and get rid of unpleasant odors at home.