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cleaning pack

Postby dadof4 » 10 09, 2015 •  [Post 1]

So a few years back I purchased a meat pack from a dude on ebay, the price was reasonable but I hadn't used it.
This season used it twice and while it worked well I was wondering what others use to clean them up.
I did quickly wash with soap and water but now back home, there is a lot of residual smell which prob indicates some moisture or bacteria. Before I go and spray it with a bleach/water solution does anyone have any other products they prefer? Not sure of the material but looks like typical strap webbing and a hip belt with padding.
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby realunlucky » 10 09, 2015 •  [Post 2]

Car wash. Bath tub with baking soda
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby six » 10 10, 2015 •  [Post 3]

Took mine to the car wash after dropping off the meat to the butcher.
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby redtop » 10 10, 2015 •  [Post 4]

Hot soapy water,leave it in the hot sun for a few days. Store it in a place where there is good air circulation preferably a carport or garage. Not under your bed. :D
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby dadof4 » 10 10, 2015 •  [Post 5]

thanks, sounds reasonably easy a good soapy pressure wash
I will do that
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cleaning pack

Postby pointysticks » 10 14, 2015 •  [Post 6]

I soak it in a big tub of soapy water. I use laundry detergent. After the overnight soak I brush all the bad spots. Plus the pad in the back and all belts and straps. Then I jet wash it with my garden hose nozzle. Hand dry. So far so good.
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby elkstalker » 10 19, 2015 •  [Post 7]

I use detergent and a splash of bleach in the bathtub, then dry in the sun.
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Re: cleaning pack

Postby wapitibowman » 11 06, 2015 •  [Post 8]

I use hydrogen peroxide first. It breaks down the blood really well. I then use the hose to rinse, followed by washing with dish soap. Hang dry for several days.

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