From: <Gypsykayak_at_aol.com> > I have written instructions somewhere. They suggest you buy a special > "detergent/soap" for down bags or, if unavailable, Woolite. They recommend > the washing machines at laundromats and to throw in a pair of sneakers > (plimsolls) in the dryer to avoid clumping. > Folks are now recommending against using sneakers or tennis balls in the dryer. It seems that they do more harm than good. Just dry the sleeping bag by itself. After all, if you're not supposed to use a top-loading washing machine because the agitator can damage the sleeping bag, why bash it in the dryer? You can use a front-load washing machine if you have one. Down soap should be available at outdoor gear shops. Nikwax is one brand. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Oct 04 2001 - 13:25:38 PDT
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