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Can you wash a sleeping bag?
Yes, you can! If your sleeping bag is darkened with grime or losing its loft, it's time to wash it. Your sleeping bag should have washing instructions on the tag (which you should follow). We have gathered a few of our best tips on how to wash your sleeping bag.
How often should you wash a sleeping bag?
There's no need to wash it after every trip, especially if you using a sleeping bag liner. It's a good idea to wash once a year. If you are regularly using your sleeping bag you may want to wash it more than this. A good time to wash your bag is before you store it away for an extended period. Body oils and other residues will stay on fabrics and fibres if the bag is packed away in storage.
Can you dry clean a sleeping bag?
No, you shouldn't dry clean a sleeping bag. The industrial solvents used in dry cleaning are harsh and can strip the natural oils of down. You can either hand wash your sleeping bag, wash it at home or send it off to a professional sleeping bag cleaning service.
Machine washing (down)
How to machine wash a down sleeping bag
Check your sleeping bag's care label.
Use a technical cleaner like Granger's Wash + Repel Down 2-in-1.
Unzip the bag completely to avoid the slider snagging or breaking.
Wash the bag in warm water on a gentle cycle.
Rinse at least twice to remove the cleaning agent.
Your bag should feel damp but not drenched before removing it from the machine.
Support the whole bag when removing it from the machine to avoid straining or ripping the seams.
Machine washing (synthetic)
How to machine wash a synthetic sleeping bag
Check your sleeping bag's care label.
Use a technical cleaner like Granger's Performance Wash.
Unzip the bag completely to avoid the slider snagging or breaking.
Wash the bag in warm water on a gentle cycle.
Rinse at least twice to remove the cleaning agent.
Your bag should feel damp but not drenched before removing it from the machine.
Support the whole bag when removing it from the machine to avoid straining or ripping the seams.
Gently squeeze out excess water before moving on to drying.
Hand washing
How to hand wash your sleeping bag
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Drying
How to dry your sleeping bag
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Spot cleaning
How to spot clean your sleeping bag
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Sleeping bag cleaning essentials
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