Washing Plate Carriers

JKxWKW · August 7th, 2016, 19:53

Hi,

I recently attended an outdoor game in a farm field and had a blast. However as everyone knows outdoor games lead to stuff getting dirty. My question is how do you guys clean your Plate Carriers? I currently have a Condor Plate Carrier.

Washing Machine?
Hose?
Hand Wash in a tub?

Thanks,
JW

Slodin · August 7th, 2016, 20:02

i just throw it with in shower lmao...

daishi · August 7th, 2016, 20:07

I just fill the tub with laundry soap, let the carrier soak in it for awhile, swish it around, scrub and soiled areas.

Then fill it with cold clean water some softener and let it sit, swish it a bit then hang it to dry.

ThunderCactus · August 7th, 2016, 20:24

1. you don't
2. if you really have to wash it you can take everything off/out, throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low

Ricochet · August 7th, 2016, 21:55

Leave bits of dirt and scuffing, it makes it better. So unless it's mud, prickles, or paint I wouldn't worry about it. If it's necessary, try a warm cloth and hand clean the areas that need it. If it's completely soiled and disgusting, washing machine on delicate (minimal soap) and hang dry. Make sure everything is removed, especially foam layers or plating.

JKxWKW · August 7th, 2016, 22:02

Thanks for the info. I know cleaning isnt really necessary but im just worried about in the long run if it will start to stink from use.

chaz · August 7th, 2016, 22:23

Fuck, I was just talking about this today lol
Mine isnt overly dirty but stinks like a hobo's asshole.

Just going to wrap mine in a garbage bag and into the deep freeze

tdotsofter · August 7th, 2016, 22:49

Havent really cleaned my PC, have been using it hard for years.

MartinAirsoft · August 7th, 2016, 22:50

I wonder if you can take these to a dry cleaner

Flavio · August 8th, 2016, 10:16

I've had success with the warm water on a tub method.

I used some very mild laudry soap and scrubbed it with my hands. Washed the soap off with cold water and left it in the sun to dry a good while.

Washing machine on gentle cycle should be ok as long as it's cold water so you don't risk shrinkage. And always hang to dry. I'll try this next.

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Grudge · August 8th, 2016, 10:54

get some fabreze.

alchemy · August 8th, 2016, 11:30

Just hand wash in a bucket. Let it soak in a little detergent and then swish it around. hang to dry. no big deal really. gets all the salt and sweat off it so it doesn't smell like a stale dorito when you have to wear it again.

Foggy · August 17th, 2016, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinAirsoft

I wonder if you can take these to a dry cleaner

Sorry for necroposting, but do NOT take any of your gear to a dry cleaners.
Dry cleaning uses a solvent instead of water and can damage the fibers, as well as ruining any waterproofing treatments or IR coating.

Hand wash at home in lukewarm water, and if you play night games, or have IR treated gear, make sure to use a mild detergent without and UV additives; my preference is sport wash because it removes any previous detergent that hasn't washed off, as well as removing the sweaty smell, and not damaging any treatments.

R.I.T.Z · August 17th, 2016, 17:46

50/50 water and cheap vodka. spray inside of carrier to kill any nasty crap from sweating.
warm wash cloth minimal soap on the inside.
if outside is dirty, paintball jizz and the like, old toothbrush and warm soapy water.
if you've been rolling in mud, bathtub with mild detergent no softener. rinse thoroughly hang to dry.

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August 7th, 2016, 19:53	#1
JKxWKW Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brossard,Quebec	Washing Plate Carriers Hi, I recently attended an outdoor game in a farm field and had a blast. However as everyone knows outdoor games lead to stuff getting dirty. My question is how do you guys clean your Plate Carriers? I currently have a Condor Plate Carrier. Washing Machine? Hose? Hand Wash in a tub? Thanks, JW __________________ "Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."

August 7th, 2016, 20:02	#2
Slodin Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Surrey B.C	i just throw it with in shower lmao... __________________

August 7th, 2016, 21:55	#5
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	Leave bits of dirt and scuffing, it makes it better. So unless it's mud, prickles, or paint I wouldn't worry about it. If it's necessary, try a warm cloth and hand clean the areas that need it. If it's completely soiled and disgusting, washing machine on delicate (minimal soap) and hang dry. Make sure everything is removed, especially foam layers or plating. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection...

August 7th, 2016, 20:24	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	1. you don't 2. if you really have to wash it you can take everything off/out, throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low

August 7th, 2016, 22:02	#6
JKxWKW Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brossard,Quebec	Thanks for the info. I know cleaning isnt really necessary but im just worried about in the long run if it will start to stink from use. __________________ "Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."

August 7th, 2016, 22:23	#7
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	Fuck, I was just talking about this today lol Mine isnt overly dirty but stinks like a hobo's asshole. Just going to wrap mine in a garbage bag and into the deep freeze

August 7th, 2016, 22:49	#8
tdotsofter Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto,Etobicoke	Havent really cleaned my PC, have been using it hard for years.

August 7th, 2016, 22:50	#9
MartinAirsoft Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Markham	I wonder if you can take these to a dry cleaner

August 8th, 2016, 10:16	#10
Flavio Trader rating Join Date: May 2016 Location: Aurora, ON	I've had success with the warm water on a tub method. I used some very mild laudry soap and scrubbed it with my hands. Washed the soap off with cold water and left it in the sun to dry a good while. Washing machine on gentle cycle should be ok as long as it's cold water so you don't risk shrinkage. And always hang to dry. I'll try this next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

August 8th, 2016, 10:54	#11
Grudge multitech Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: with your girlfriend, playing with her P90.	get some fabreze. __________________ Nothing says loving, like a head shot!

August 8th, 2016, 11:30	#12
alchemy Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto	Just hand wash in a bucket. Let it soak in a little detergent and then swish it around. hang to dry. no big deal really. gets all the salt and sweat off it so it doesn't smell like a stale dorito when you have to wear it again.

August 17th, 2016, 17:46	#14
R.I.T.Z Crackers Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Shwa	50/50 water and cheap vodka. spray inside of carrier to kill any nasty crap from sweating. warm wash cloth minimal soap on the inside. if outside is dirty, paintball jizz and the like, old toothbrush and warm soapy water. if you've been rolling in mud, bathtub with mild detergent no softener. rinse thoroughly hang to dry.

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