Originally Posted by
Drillium Dude
Does anyone here think Acorn's bags would be safe in the clothes washing machine? I have one of their saddle bags and it's a little crusty after this season's riding. I'd like to git 'er cleaned up.
DD
All recommendations are to brush it and if needed then clean it further with mild soap on a cloth, rinse and dry in the sun. The Acorn bags are made from waxed canvas and a washing maching would not be kind to them.
You may want to put a preservative on the leather straps, maybe some Proofide if you have a Brooks saddle?
My Acorn bag looked a little sketchy, but a good brushing and vacuum job and it looks good now - not new but cared for, which fits in nicely with C&V.