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Jacket cleaning??

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POWDER.RANGER
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i was wondering what kind of soap doesnt wreck jackets cause ive screwed up a couple before and i dont wanna do so again
Feb 27 2011 7:53PM
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EAST~COAST
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bleach and acid should do the trick for all of those rough rail stains
Feb 27 2011 7:56PM
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Dan.
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you can buy soap designed for waterproofed clothing/outerwear at most outdoor shops like REI
Feb 27 2011 8:06PM
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Bonzalo
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Nikwax
Feb 27 2011 8:07PM
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bakedpow
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This.
Feb 27 2011 8:11PM
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skiminnesota
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tech wash.

cost me $10 i believe at REI
Feb 27 2011 8:59PM
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spoNge
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I was just wondering this...Its only in certain spots my jackets dirty but I'd like to clean them because they smell..

Would regular laundry detergent on a rag do anything to the waterproofing if I just did it lightly then kind of rubbed it off?

Also, How does steam affect the performance of a jacket? I have a handheld steamer that id Love to use to make it all crispy and new looking again and Im obviously not going to take an iron to it.. anybody know?
Mar 1 2011 7:19PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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just ask mom for a new jibberish
Mar 1 2011 7:30PM
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neutralzombie
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there's a care label inside your jacket, and the soap shouldn't ruin your jacket, a shitty machine will. i don't suggest you put it in the dryer at all, because nylon melts, but if you do, then you should put it on air dry, cool dry, or any type of cold drying, whatever your machine calls it. also suggest washing it in cold water.
Mar 1 2011 7:36PM
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spoNge
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+K thanks, theres no care label inside my jacket though thats the thing so Im trying to base it off what other people know from experience
Mar 1 2011 7:39PM
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neutralzombie
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ah that's strange.
Mar 1 2011 7:41PM
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iSmokeweed
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. lol this
Mar 1 2011 7:42PM
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neutralzombie
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i wouldn't suggest using a steamer on it. it depends on the fabric of your jacket.
Mar 1 2011 7:42PM
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