Washing a sleeping bag?

[ZapMan]

Does anybody know of/had experience with, a place to get sleeping bags washed? I have 2 big/heavy bags that need a good washing. My front load will not handle that load. I live in the Sartell/St. Cloud area.

[bobbymalone]

I would probably try the bathtub.

I've always got nervous about beating a bag up in the washer. My bags are fairly expensive.

If they really needed a deep clean from a washer, I'd check out the local laundromats. Some of them have big big washers. Definitely use a front load without the agitatior and I'd maybe use a gentler setting.

Be sure and check what sort of fill material your bags have.

[Powerstroke]

Laundromat.

[OnAFly]

You bag should have washing instructions on it somewhere. By hand in a bathtub might be a good idea just to keep things gentle.

[itchmesir]

I've never had a problem with tossing mine in the wash.. if i was worried about it falling apart in the washer.. i probably wouldn't buy it in the first place

[rjmiller47]

Take it to your local dry cleaners, for probns.ably $20.00 you have no concerns.

[SkunkedAgain]

...and I bet you haul nothing but cast iron into the bush as well!

A lot of the self-laundry mats have front loads that are big enough for a sleeping bag. Otherwise I'd go to a commercial place and see what they can do.

[gixxer01]

I agree with ^ . Especially if it's down filled. I've too many down filled jackets and comforters come out matted and useless. Have a dry cleaner steam it or something else. Try and avoid getting the insulation soaked.

[ZapMan]

Did some checking on net. Front load washers are suppose to work good with a full load. So I tried my front load washer on gentle. Really filled it up. Worked pretty well, then I put into dryer. Filled that up too. Set on low heat. Dried for an hour. It's now hanging in house to finish drying. Im satisfied with the outcome.

[Redlantern]

What type of insulation is in the bag? I only use synthetic insulation so I've never thought about how to wash down bags.

[Redlantern]

Skunked, I might be reading your reply wrong but it came off as kind of snarky to me. Let's keep it civil.

[SkunkedAgain]

Snark retracted

[itchmesir]

  rjmiller47 said:

Take it to your local dry cleaners, for probns.ably $20.00 you have no concerns.

skip the $20 and just throw your sleeping bag in a dryer with a damp towel... it'll steam your sleeping bag