A: TETON Sports recommends the bathtub method which is similar to the steps in our “Washing Your Backpack” post, located here. It’s a bit challenging, but it is a better option than your machine for protecting your warranty.
1. Fill a bathtub with warm water and add some mild detergent—but only a little bit.
2. Agitate by hand. Your hand agitation coupled with the soap will clean the sleeping bag.
3. Rinse well.
4. Dry. Hang it up in an open area, preferably outside in the sun.
Another recommendation is using an essential oil like lemon mixed with water in a spray bottle or use a commercial deodorizer. A clothesline comes in very handy here. Simply open the bag fully, lay it length-wise on the clothes line, spray your bag with the desired deodorizer or sanitizer, and let it air dry in the sun.
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Answer provided by: Admin (11/3/2016)
