This would require reproofing but you might try using a foam stain remover made for carpets
But be careful that you don't bleach the color out On Feb 22, 9:11 am, "J. Burkhalter" <burk...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hey Eric, > > I've never cleaned any of my Carradice stuff, but just this past > weekend I finally cleaned my Filson briefcase that is the tan color > similar to the Acorn Bags. Anyway, it's had a big splotch from some > homemade salad dressing and another spot from a blueberry smoothie on > it for a while. I didn't think either would ever come out with > Filson's "wipe or brush clean only" method, but after I got some fried > eggs on the bag (don't ask) I figured it was time to give it a scrub. > I started using a brush under running water in the kitchen sink. The > blueberry stain wasn't going anywhere, and the bag was too wet to see > if the oil stain was leaving. So, I got some Phil's Hand Cleaner and > worked it into the fabric with the brush, and then flushed it really > well with more water. It took a day or so to dry, but the oil stain > vanished and the blueberry stain is way less noticeable. > > If you do end up washing it, you can always "reproof" with the > Carradice, Filson, or similar wax. I've never done this, but I > imagine the process might take a little while. > > Good luck, > -Jay B > > On Feb 21, 3:55 pm, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > > > > > This may sound like a silly question to those would value "beausage," but > > ... How does one clean a Carradice or other canvas bag? I took my Carradice > > saddlebag for a ride in the rain this past weekend, and it of course got > > soaking wet and sprayed with a fair amount of road grime. > > > Is there a way short of throwing it in the wash to get it clean (or at > > least cleaner than it is now)? > > > --Eric N- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
