Originally Posted by
oldpenny16
Till, I don't know why about not washing RedOxx, but I was advised not to by their CS after my Gator bag got all swampy smelling....in a swamp. I have wiped them off with a damp cloth, vaccuumed them and even sprayed when with air freshener, but not soaked them in wash water.
Usually I just hang them up to get some fresh air and use them again. The dust situation was very nasty. Very heavy dust from West Texas. The vaccuum did the job.
Well, you'd think the Gator bag should feel at home in a swamp.
You really are tough on your bags if you drop'em in the swamp. You certainly know these little household tips but you can try baking soda, vinegar and coffee against smells. Also the powders and liquids against pet urine smell should be able to kill other smells, too.
For dust that's dry the vacuum and a brush is usually the best method, as you say.
If I had to bet, I'd say the reason why you are not supposed to wash them is one or both of what I said. Especially considering their poppy colors.
Till