How to Wash A Backpack-An Ultimate Infographic

1. Infographic designed and brought to you by HOW TO WASH A WASH A WASH A BACK PACK BACK PACK BACK PACK HOW TO HOW TO Backpacksare essential for kids, students, and travelers carrying homework and supplies on the go. Over time, food, moisture, and everyday wear and tear can make a backpack not only flthy and Smelly. Luckily, most backpacks are built to endure everyday wear and tear and they aren't that diffcult to clean. Most backpacks can be washed in a regular washing machine using detergent, but others need to be hand-washed depending on the material they are made from. With some light cleaning products and a little bit of elbow grease, you can keep your bag clean, and hopefully extend its lifespan. START Empty your backpack • Clear your backpack of any items. • Try turning the backpack inside out. • Use a vacuum to clean hard to reach corners. 1 Prep your backpack for washing • Wipe off any loose dirt or dust from the outside of the bag. • Use a damp cloth to wipe the bag again, clearing any more dirt or dust still remaining on the bag’s surface. • Remove any metal frames or detachable pockets and straps from the backpack before washing and clean separately from the main bag. • Cut away threads near the zippers. Threading tends to fray near the zippers, causing snags and rips in the backpack material. 2 Check the backpack care label Almost every backpack has a label with care instructions for cleaning the bag. The care labels for backpacks usually have recommended information on washing and drying the bag. • Follow the cleaning guidelines that come with your bag. • When in doubt, use the washing machines gentle cleansing cycle, or just gently wash the backpack by hand. 3 Pretreat any stains • Add a pre-treatment stain remover of your choice to any stained areas of the backpack. DO NOT use bleach. • Scrub away stain residue with a soft brush or an old toothbrush, and let the stain treatment sit for about 30 minutes. • A 50:50 solution of liquid detergent and water can work as a pre-treatment for stains if you don't have any other pre-treatment cleaner. 4 HAND WASH 5 MACHINE WASH 5 • Fill a basin with lukewarm water. Make sure you have plenty of room to really wash out all the pockets and sections of the backpack. • Add a small amount (1-2 tbsp) of gentle detergent to the water. • Avoid hot water, as hot water can cause colors of the backpack to bleed. • If your care label indicates not to fully submerge the backpack, wet and clean parts of it with a soaked rag. Wash the backpack • Place the backpack in an old pillowcase or laundry sack. • Place the pillowcase/laundry sack with the backpack in the washing machine. • Add a small amount (1-2 tbsp) of gentle detergent as the washer flls with water. • Wash the backpack in cold or lukewarm water, using the washer’s delicate or gentle cycle. • Once the cycle is fnished, take the backpack out of its covering and wipe down outside and inside compartments of the backpack. • Scrub your backpack with a soft brush or rag. • You can either fully submerge your backpack in the water, or use the water to dip your scrub brush or cleaning rag in. • Use a brush to clean areas that are particularly dirty. A rag is suited better for general cleaning of the bag. • An old toothbrush can be used for getting tough stains out of the backpack material, as well as getting into the hard to reach areas of the bag. • If your bag is made of a delicate material, like mesh, you might want to use a sponge instead of a brush to prevent damaging the fabric. 6 • Rinse the backpack thoroughly of any soap or detergent in lukewarm water. • Wring out the bag to the best of your abilities. 7 8 Dry your backpack • Naturally, dry the backpack by hanging it upside down rather than drying it in a dryer. • Unzip all of the pockets to dry thoroughly and evenly. • Make sure the backpack is completely dry before the next use or storing it away. Leaving the bag wet can increase the chances of mold growing on the bag. Infographic designed and brought to you by SOURCE: https://www.wikihow.com/Wash-a-Backpack https://adirondackchairshq.com/choosing-adirondack-chairs/ or join us on: