I tried a few different searches here and google but I didnt find the answer so forgive me if this is a stoopid question. my nice flourescent orange throwbag is filthy after a few trips in the dirt yesterday, can I wash it? if so, whats the best way? just rinse under the sink or take my chances and hide it in the laundry? Chuck it and get a few new ones?
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MasterBlaster
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I would just throw it in the wash, with a load of clothes. I bet it comes out like brand new.
NickfromWI
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...or just leave it dirty. It's gonna get dirty again anyways.
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xander9727
The Silverback
Great post Nick........Just the answer he wasn't looking for. Do you use the same logic with your clothing and teeth?
xander9727
The Silverback
That's why I buy bright colored stuff.......so I can see where my guys left it.
Tree Machine
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Warning....!
Do NOT throw it in the washer. The thing is filled with lead shot. Mine hits the ground and poofs out a grey puff. I try not to handle it with bare hands.
I can suggest that you may cross-contaminate anything in the washer, but mebbe not. There's a chance, so why take the chance. Do you have kids?
Lil soap and a scrub brush. Personally, the thought of washing a throw bag has never crossed my mind. I'd have to agree with Nick from California on this one, its gonna get dirty again anyways.
Do NOT throw it in the washer. The thing is filled with lead shot. Mine hits the ground and poofs out a grey puff. I try not to handle it with bare hands.
I can suggest that you may cross-contaminate anything in the washer, but mebbe not. There's a chance, so why take the chance. Do you have kids?
Lil soap and a scrub brush. Personally, the thought of washing a throw bag has never crossed my mind. I'd have to agree with Nick from California on this one, its gonna get dirty again anyways.
okay, executive decision was made. I just washed it in the kitchen sink with Sunlight and my wifes fingernail brush. scrubbed it shiny and new. now hanging in shower to drip dry. Tied it to the string ( I think it is 5/16 line, I use for practicing knots and boot laces) with a bowline and secured it to the showerhead with a clove hitch. hahaha. now I have to clean the gunk out of the nail brush or my wife will have a flipout session.
NickfromWI
Addicted to ArboristSite
Re: Warning....!
exCUSE me?!
I might be Nick IN CA, but I'm not FROM CA.
How bout wash the thing by hand, then put a few coats of varnish on it. It might keep the strands from absorbing/holding on to the dirt. Just an idea.
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exCUSE me?!
I might be Nick IN CA, but I'm not FROM CA.
How bout wash the thing by hand, then put a few coats of varnish on it. It might keep the strands from absorbing/holding on to the dirt. Just an idea.
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TreeJunkie
ArboristSite Guru
Must be something in the water down in florida then!
I've never had that bad of luck with them. Might suggest buying a quality bag, rather, than building your own.....
I've never had that bad of luck with them. Might suggest buying a quality bag, rather, than building your own.....
Chucky
ArboristSite Operative
Hey Jimmy,
Any reason that red string is in the shape of a "G"?
Any reason that red string is in the shape of a "G"?
rumination
ArboristSite Guru
I tend to lose throwbags fairly easily so I don't think I've ever had one for a full year. However, I have one of the Sherrill bullet bags that has been dragged through, mud, rain, puddles, etc. for over six months now and it has shown no signs of giving up the ghost anytime soon. When the thing gets too muddy to see I just slosh it around in another puddle. Ahhh, the joys of the rainforest.
Of course, with my luck it'll explode on the next toss.
Of course, with my luck it'll explode on the next toss.
Nickrosis
Manned by Boderators
Mike, how's this for an answer?
You could climb less often.
You could climb less often.
MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
That's my plan!
Stumper
One Man Band
Paul, Marriage preserving tip number 73. Save your old toothbrush when you replace it with a new one. Use the old one as YOUR nailbrush (don't touch hers) and as a parts cleaning brush. This works so well that you will save up 3 or 4 old toothbrushes. Marriage preserving tip number 74. Hide your old toothbrushes somewhere that your wife won't keep finding them. For some reason women think that 4 old toothbrushes are a crime against the natural order.
