Tips for cleaning dirt/dust off webbing?

[Gringo]

Does anyone have any tips on how best to clean dirt and dust off webbing?
I've already tried a hard bristle brush which has got some of the worst off, but is there any cleaning stuff I can use to remove stubborn dust/dirt without say bleaching the fabric?

cheers

[BadKarma26]

i always used the pressure washer on just standard hose

[LRPV]

A water hose or washing machine will do the job. But why bother? Chances are you will have webbing and pack coloured in the dust/dirt of the area you operate in....? My Auscam webbing and pack are a nice desert red, no point cleaning it as two days in the spinefex and its all red again. Save your drinking time.p-)

[playtym]

i always used the pressure washer on just standard hose

x2. I used to hang mine on the line and hose it down with the fire hose.

[digrar]

Soap and water, faded webbing makes you look seasoned...

[Flagg]

Soap and water, faded webbing makes you look seasoned...

Yup...and more elbow grease!

[oldsoak]

Dont bother going mad on it. Get the worst off under a hose or shower so it looks like you have done something and hang it up to dry. Forget getting it like new, you'll only get it dirty again.

[tango44]

If you have access to a air compressor that's what I use, or make a stop at the vehicles dept to clean with compressed air all the stuff, all the guys make fun about that, nobody uses it to inflate tires, we all use it to clean the gear.

Or any gas station that allows you.

[Kilo Golf]

Just brush off anything on velcro so it can close again and get rid of large chunks of matter that get in the way of effeciency. The only stuff I clean off of my vest are simunition marks (nobody likes having red and blue marks on their gear).

--KG

[SMGLee]

Just brush off anything on velcro so it can close again and get rid of large chunks of matter that get in the way of effeciency. The only stuff I clean off of my vest are simunition marks (nobody likes having red and blue marks on their gear).

--KG

Plus one. I can't remember the last time i broke my gear down and send it through the washer or even water it down....

[seraosha]

Get a couple buddies together and hit the wash rack...tell higher up you are learning drown-proofing or some bs. High pressure jets of water will fix up that TA50 in no time.

[cagey veteran]

Lke Flagg says....elbow grease...works wonders!!lol
(thats one of my signature sayings!!)

[Sabre]

I only ever clean mine if it's properly caked in mud. Then I just brush/scrape off the lumps of mud and get a bucket and scrub/dunk it for a few minutes. You'll never get everything off, but it will be serviceable. Just make sure all the velcro and fastenings are clear of dirt.

[Highlander38]

I used to just put mine on, go in to a shower with a brush and give it a good scrubbing, then hang out to dry - I don't think it did the plumbing much good though? Remember to empty your pouches!

[velvet-cream]

Yeah, don't bother removing "stubborn" dirt from the webbing. The important thing is removing the large bits of mud/dirt/dust from the webbing. Usually a good shake will do. If not, you can do a quick wash and dry.

As long as webbing doesn't leave a trail of dirt inside buildings and vehicles, it's ok. Webbing always looks dirty compared to your uniform.

[Garryowen69th]

Simple Green works wonders, and if all else fails, get a statement of charges for C.I.F.

[RadarGreg]

You might try some Woolite. It works pretty well, and if you don't get it all out after rinsing, you won't bubble up the next time you are caught in the rain. It should also help keep the nylon from fading, if you aren't going for the "seasoned" look.

RadarGreg

[Sabre]

Or just make sure that if you crawl through some mud, you crawl through a stream afterwards to wash it off. Most DS will be very obliging in this matter.