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Hi Lads & Lasses,
I hope this is not a stupid question but what is the best stuff to use to clean Ortleib Panniers? I picked up a nice pair of slightly used (only a week's tour))Ortleib backroller classic rear panniers last weekend for $200 and they are just slightly dirty as apparently they were hired out for only a week but otherwise new. As these panniers are fully waterproofed, I was just wondering if there was any special detergent or soap etc that is best be used so I don't interfere with the fabric. These panniers are the classic shiny front( gray) with the fabric on the sides but I'm more concerned about the insides of the bags as that's where the waterproofing mainly is. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Regards DJ |
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DJ Wrote: Hi Lads & Lasses I hope this is not a stupid question but what is the best stuff to us t clean Ortleib Panniers I picked up a nice pair of slightly used (only a week's tour))Ortlei backroller classic rear panniers last weekend for $200 and they ar jus slightly dirty as apparently they were hired out for only a week bu otherwise new. As these panniers are fully waterproofed, I was jus wondering if there was any special detergent or soap etc that is bes b used so I don't interfere with the fabric These panniers are the classic shiny front( gray) with the fabric o th sides but I'm more concerned about the insides of the bags as that' wher the waterproofing mainly is Any suggestions Thanks in advanc Regard DJ Why clean them? Unless there is something on/in them that is biological hazard, pannier bags look better as they age and pick u travel dirt. If its just dirt and not sticky/baked on etc, I just us some warm water and a soft brush to clean off caked on mud Steve -- SteveA |
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"SteveA" wrote in message ... DJ Wrote: Hi Lads & Lasses, I hope this is not a stupid question but what is the best stuff to use to clean Ortleib Panniers? I picked up a nice pair of slightly used (only a week's tour))Ortleib backroller classic rear panniers last weekend for $200 and they are just slightly dirty as apparently they were hired out for only a week but otherwise new. As these panniers are fully waterproofed, I was just wondering if there was any special detergent or soap etc that is best be used so I don't interfere with the fabric. These panniers are the classic shiny front( gray) with the fabric on the sides but I'm more concerned about the insides of the bags as that's where the waterproofing mainly is. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Regards DJ Why clean them? Unless there is something on/in them that is a biological hazard, pannier bags look better as they age and pick up travel dirt. If its just dirt and not sticky/baked on etc, I just use some warm water and a soft brush to clean off caked on mud. SteveA -- SteveA Steve, I am mostly concerned about the hygeine factor of the insides on the bags, as I stated, these were used once for a week long tour by someone else before I bought them and I don't know what was put in them. I know it sounds a little picky or fussy but if someone has had dirty socks or jocks floating around in them for a few days or something of that nature and I might want to use them for shopping for groceried as well as clothes etc, I thought perhaps there might be a disinfactant or antibacterial substances I could use to clean inside them. It's just i'm a bit concerned about some of these detergents might have some impact on the fabric or waterproofness material inside them. If it's generally safe to use most household antibacterial detergents then great but i just wanted to make sure that's all. If it was only my stuff that's been in them..i wouldn't be concerned....... DJ |
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"DJ" wrote in message ... "SteveA" wrote in message ... Why clean them? Unless there is something on/in them that is a biological hazard, pannier bags look better as they age and pick up travel dirt. If its just dirt and not sticky/baked on etc, I just use some warm water and a soft brush to clean off caked on mud. Steve, I am mostly concerned about the hygeine factor of the insides on the bags, as I stated, these were used once for a week long tour by someone else before I bought them and I don't know what was put in them. I know it sounds a little picky or fussy but if someone has had dirty socks or jocks floating around in them for a few days or something of that nature and I might want to use them for shopping for groceried as well as clothes etc, I thought perhaps there might be a disinfactant or antibacterial substances I could use to clean inside them. Dettol antiseptic diluted in a good measure of H2O should fix up most hygiene worries. Cheers Peter |
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"DJ" wrote I hope this is not a stupid question but what is the best stuff to use to clean Ortleib Panniers? Try this URL http://www.ortlieb.de/faq_en.php?lang=en There are two relevant FAQs, How do I clean? (mild soap and water), and How do I disinfect? (Steradent !!) Hope this helps bjay |
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"DJ" wrote in message ... Hi Lads & Lasses, I hope this is not a stupid question but what is the best stuff to use to clean Ortleib Panniers? I picked up a nice pair of slightly used (only a week's tour))Ortleib backroller classic rear panniers last weekend for $200 and they are just slightly dirty as apparently they were hired out for only a week but otherwise new. As these panniers are fully waterproofed, I was just wondering if there was any special detergent or soap etc that is best be used so I don't interfere with the fabric. These panniers are the classic shiny front( gray) with the fabric on the sides but I'm more concerned about the insides of the bags as that's where the waterproofing mainly is. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Regards DJ A friend of mine once did some research to find out how to clean his waterproof sleeping bag. The manufacturers recommend using Lux, which is a handsoap based washing powder. Normal detergents remove the water proofing. Lux is used for washing delicate or woolen clothing. Marty |
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DJ Wrote: "SteveA" wrote in messag .. Steve, I am mostly concerned about the hygeine factor of the insides o th bags, as I stated, these were used once for a week long tour by someon els before I bought them and I don't know what was put in them. I know i sound a little picky or fussy but if someone has had dirty socks or jock floatin around in them for a few days or something of that nature and I migh wan to use them for shopping for groceried as well as clothes etc, though perhaps there might be a disinfactant or antibacterial substances coul use to clean inside them. It's just i'm a bit concerned about some o thes detergents might have some impact on the fabric or waterproofnes materia inside them If it's generally safe to use most household antibacterial detergent the great but i just wanted to make sure that's all. If it was only m stuf that's been in them..i wouldn't be concerned...... DJ DJ sorry if I sounded dismissive, Didn't mean to. Marty's point abou cleaning down sleeping bags is probably a good one. Whatever you us on those has to be very mild or it will extract the protective oils ou of the down plummels in the bag. I have bought and used specia sleeping bag down cleaner in the past - from Mountain Designs I think. Along the same lines, the specialist bushwalking shops have specia mild cleaners for Goretex fabrics which have to be gentle in order no to damage the waterproof PTFE membrane and also do not leave a residu that can clog the pores in the PTFE. (That was the 'spend your money/b a consumer' answer. Warm mild soapy water and air drying in th purifying sunshine is probably just as good Steve -- SteveA |
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Thanx a lot folks for your suggestions, I'm now glad I asked.
best regards DJ |
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