Smellyness

i have in my possession a Chrome cordura bag that doesn't smell all too good. specifically, it smells like the previous owner's gaff. i have wiped it down/out and hung it out to air but to no avail. i considered getting some fabreeze or whatever that stuff is called.

how do you clean these things? i'm not overly keen on machine washing it. any recommendations?

fabric softener sheets. brand name = breeze.

try baking soda in a glass, leave overnight in your bag. That's what people use to take bad smells from fridges.

washing machine, on the "gently gently cycle" with lots of powder

try baking soda in a glass, leave overnight in your bag. That's what people use to take bad smells from fridges.

fabric softener sheets. brand name = breeze.

and these'll absorb the odour from the fabric without even touching it?!

washing machine, on the "gently gently cycle" with lots of powder

I wouldn't wash cordura in a machine, you can damage the waterproof backing.

I'd contact Chrome and ask directly.

Kitty litter will take out smell and moisture.

i have in my possession a Chrome cordura bag that doesn't smell all too good. specifically, it smells like the previous owner's gaff. i have wiped it down/out and hung it out to air but to no avail. i considered getting some fabreeze or whatever that stuff is called.

how do you clean these things? i'm not overly keen on machine washing it. any recommendations?

ACTIVE carbon i.e. replacement odoreaters inner soles from boots or superdrugs

leave it out in the rain? / spray with hose?

thats what i used to do with my ice hockey kit.

Lumps of coal, which is cheaper than what its eventually turned in, i.e. "Odoureaters", as posted by Multi_Grooves*. In fact, just leave some good sized lumps of coal in it each night, or for a weekend, and the smells will be absorbed by the coal. If you don't want the coal dust to cover the inside of your bag (though its easily wipeable), just put the coal into something through which air can flow, like an old black t-shirt.

*Correct on the carbon suggestion.

from the cordura web page

What is the proper care for products/garments made with CORDURA® fabric(s)?
[INDENT][LEFT]Products made with CORDURA® fabrics are made to last, and are generally easy to care for. First, always look for and follow the garment care label instructions.
General care instructions are as follows:[/LEFT]

• Apparel: Wash on low temperature setting using mild detergent. Either air dry or dry on low setting. Do not bleach.
  
• Upholstery/Backpacks/Luggage: Soil may be removed with spray cleaner or detergent and water. Do not bleach.
  
• Oil or grease should first be treated with a dry cleaning solvent followed by a spray cleaner or detergent and water.
  [/INDENT]
  

No need to even stick it in the washing machine. I'd leave it in warm water in the bath overnight with a single scoop of washing powder mixed into the water. Then just rinse it off and hang it over the bath in the morning to drip dry. Job's a good 'n'.

I machine washed mine. Taped a shirt over the metal buckle and it came out beautifully. They are supposed to be able to take punishment and a washing machine isn't that bad.

thanks everyone.

u see my washing machine idea wasnt far off the mark !!

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i vote use fire.

the tricky thing with fire is applying the water after the pong has been eliminated but before the fabric has been damaged...

Crap in it! You won't mind the smell, but everyone else will think it smells of shit...

is smellyness near inverness?

Yeah, just next to Godliness.

lol.

so... i put the bag in the washine machine on a 30 degree tame cycle and it's come out just lovely. bosh.

I thought you would have gone with the coal but I am dead impressed that you figured out how to use a washing machine