Bag Cleaning

[Out to Lunch]

After extensive use, my Billingham Fibrenyte bag looks and smells like a pig. What is the best way of cleaning it? Thanks for your feedback. Peter

 

[back alley]

a clean cloth and some warm water is my usual process...sometimes with a tide pen for something stubborn.

 

[Bob Michaels]

When my camera bags get too dirty, I simply throw them in the washing machine with cold water on the gentle cycle. But I do not seem to have the emotional relationship with my camera bags that some here do.

 

[giganova]

I would hand-wash it in the sink with some soap and a brush. But I know what you are up to: you were hoping that we would all say that you need to immediately buy a new bag! Don't fool us! 😀

 

[Tim Murphy]

When my camera bags get too dirty, I simply throw them in the washing machine with cold water on the gentle cycle. But I do not seem to have the emotional relationship with my camera bags that some here do.

Dear Bob,

I agree completely.

The drier on low restores their full luster and a dryer sheet takes care of the dog hair.

Regards,

Tim Murphy 🙂

 

[Out to Lunch]

I have considered the washing machine option but the Billingham has leather straps etc... and I am afraid the washing machine treatment will ruin the leather.

 

[raid]

How do you get bags to get so dirty and smelly? My bags have never been cleaned, but they look good and they smell good (to my senses).

 

[raid]

Come to think of it, use Odoban. It is a great product that we have been using for years in our home.

 

[daveleo]

For internals, maybe a powder carpet cleaner that you would brush in, let it sit, then vacuum it out?

I too machine wash (cold) my canvas Domkes. They get kind of crumpled, but it adds character I say.

 

[aicardi]

https://www.billingham.co.uk/cleaning-care

 

[Ronald M]

Buy some "snow Seal" or other quality waterproofing for winter boots. Apply to leather. Check REI Outfitters.

Wash the canvas with a fairly stiff brush + laundry soap.

With any cleaning, best to do less aggressively and more often.

Fabreeze to inside.