Effective Way to Clean Bags with Shower Cleaner

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Mike
May 05, 2009 10:00 pm
I find that shower cleaner works well for cleaning out the bag after you empty it it makes it look like almost new But follow the shower cleaner with water to rinse it out then theres no need for adept witch is too expencive I Always run warm water for the last rinse to rinse the shower cleaner out
KBear
May 06, 2009 2:01 pm
I am sorry to jump in here,  but .....if you do chose to use the shower cleaner to rinse your bag, you are goint to ruin the odor and water proof protection barrier  built into the pouch.  It may look cleaner, but will soon begin to smell and leak.
The best rinse is warm water with some soap.  It may not be perfect, but will protect the pouch.
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Past Member
May 10, 2009 4:06 pm
they have an odour barrier could have fooled me
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it must not last long these bloody things are way over priced