DanBow Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 After a particularly sweaty day on Sunday, my chest rug was left a little damp. How are you all cleaning yours? I know I can't just throw it in the washing machine! Is Fabreeze the way to go? 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromHorsham Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Dunk it in a bucket of water or hose it off , leave it to dry . DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Most of the time I just hang it up and leave it to air. If it's bad, I'll give it a hose down first. DanBow and Rogerborg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTea Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Most times I just hang it up outside to air off. If it gets particuarly bad, put some washing gear in a bucket with warm water and give it a couple swirls/dunks. Leave for about 30 mins, rinse in clean water and hang dry. DanBow and Rogerborg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Actually …. the washing machine is not an absolute no. But whenever I’ve needed to give vests, chest rigs etc a good clean I have dunked them in the bath after me, left them in the bath or over the bath to drip overnight and then hung up. For the washing machine: dismantle / remove any possible separate pouches Ensure every pouch, pocket, lining etc is empty turn it inside out and zip it up, buckle it etc (on the assumption that any dangly bits such as fixed pockets, straps etc will then be inside the main body) put it inside something (the something would ideally be a net laundry bag, but could be a pillow cover or other fabric bag - this aims to protect the vest from your washing machine drum and your drum from the vest) run the machine on a reasonable setting, such as not the fastest spin Be amazed at how pristine it is on completion and don’t complain to me if it gets ripped/your machine breaks down/you get caught by your other half DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson2000 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Bang it in the shower or bath for a quick dip with some washing powder, then leave it to drip dry over the bath. DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted July 2 Supporters Share Posted July 2 As above, and if there's any sign of mould, dilute white vinegar spray. Tommikka and DanBow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan09 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) TBH, I just disassemble my rigs and throw them in the washing machine. I just take the pistol holster and the grenade clamps etc off the vest. But i leave the mag pouches on, as they are velcro close pouches with no dangle bits of elastic or string to get snagged in the mechanism. Run the washing machine on 40°C on sports setting with a liquid detergent tab and some scent booster granules in the drum, fabric conditioner in the drawer. Then where possible, hang outside to dry Edited July 2 by Spartan09 ruskitseller, Tommikka and DanBow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) coincidentally, Evike did a video on this a couple of days ago Edited July 2 by Enid_Puceflange DanBow and Galvatron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 use a foam gun attached to the garden hose & fill the container with diluted fabric soap. DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigStew Posted July 2 Popular Post Share Posted July 2 Lozart, ButcherBill, Cannonfodder and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherBill Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I put a set of pattern 58 through the wash once... never again lol. noisy as hell but cleaned up lovely. DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Wright Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 A couple of times I’ve launched chest rigs and webbing in the bath with soda crystals to soak, and then drip dry. Did the trick although I did have to clean the bath after 😂 DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I take any plates/inserts out, anything that can come off I remove, dunk it in a bucket of soapy water, then give it a bit of a scrub with a plastic brush. Rinse with the hose and leave to drip dry. My viper one is nigh on 18 years old and still perfectly useable. And as a "bigger unit " it's had to absorb some amount of sweat DanBow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baser Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 After every game I dunk it in a bucket of warm water with some sports wash or white vinegar which kills the smell generating bacteria, I used to do this with my running / football kit when the washing tablets stop working. If it gets very dirty/muddy I take the pouches etc off it and give it ago in the washing machine with the rest of my washable kit @40 degrees. Rogerborg and DanBow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted July 3 Supporters Share Posted July 3 My knackered knees and back mean I never actually get near enough to the ground to get that dirty. Even though I sweat like a paedo in Mothercare, I've never "washed" a single chest rig in my life. They don't get left to fester in a bag though, soon as I get home they get hung back up and air out. Never had stinky gear. ButcherBill, DanBow, TheFull9 and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lyndication Posted July 3 Popular Post Share Posted July 3 You gotta let that stink develop man, it's the natural scent of the wilds. Makes you a hunter, you blend into the foliage man. Lozart, Cannonfodder, ButcherBill and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonfodder Posted Thursday at 00:37 Share Posted Thursday at 00:37 On 03/07/2025 at 18:04, Lyndication said: You gotta let that stink develop man, it's the natural scent of the wilds. Makes you a hunter, you blend into the foliage man. Worryingly some people really do think that On a similar note to cleaning kit, I've recently got some second hand molle pouches where the metal has corroded. Any ideas on how to clean them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted Thursday at 00:54 Moderators Share Posted Thursday at 00:54 12 minutes ago, Cannonfodder said: Worryingly some people really do think that On a similar note to cleaning kit, I've recently got some second hand molle pouches where the metal has corroded. Any ideas on how to clean them up? White vinegar is very good on rust, might work on this ? (Soak the affected bits for 24-48 hours) Although it looks reminiscent of limescale, so maybe a limescale cleaner might work ? Cannonfodder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonfodder Posted Thursday at 01:03 Share Posted Thursday at 01:03 Thanks I'll give the white vinegar a go, Google says add salt and flour to make a paste so I'll give that a try too. Fortunately the poppers still work so it's only really cosmetic Tackle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndication Posted Thursday at 11:01 Share Posted Thursday at 11:01 Looks like copper oxidisation. Galvatron, TheFull9, Cannonfodder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted Thursday at 11:59 Share Posted Thursday at 11:59 On 03/07/2025 at 18:04, Lyndication said: You gotta let that stink develop man, it's the natural scent of the wilds. Makes you a hunter, you blend into the foliage man. There was a bloke in the safe zone the other week who absolutely reeked after the first game. Not sure he ever washed his clothes, let alone his gear....! I'd venture it was so extreme, that it would put him at a tactical disadvantage. Like the rats in 28 days later, alerting the survivors by 'running from the infected'.... Lyndication, ButcherBill, Cannonfodder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted Thursday at 12:13 Moderators Share Posted Thursday at 12:13 18 minutes ago, The_Lord_Poncho said: There was a bloke in the safe zone the other week who absolutely reeked after the first game. Not sure he ever washed his clothes, let alone his gear....! I'd venture it was so extreme, that it would put him at a tactical disadvantage. Like the rats in 28 days later, alerting the survivors by 'running from the infected'.... Seen (smelt🤢) a few like that at gamedays, don't think its the kit, they're just honking dirty cnuts💩🙊 Galvatron and Cannonfodder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndication Posted Thursday at 12:49 Share Posted Thursday at 12:49 I dunno guys, I did my time at Magic the Gathering clubs. I've smelled things you people wouldn't believe Lozart and Cannonfodder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted Thursday at 23:49 Supporters Share Posted Thursday at 23:49 10 hours ago, Lyndication said: I dunno guys, I did my time at Magic the Gathering clubs. I've smelled things you people wouldn't believe Tackle and Lyndication 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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