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This article was reviewed by Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann. Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann are the founders of Everneat, an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service based in New York City and in Connecticut. They are also the founders of Clean Code, a DIY 100% natural cleaning product line.
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Nylon bags are very durable because nylon tends to wick away water and resist damage. However, it can still get dirty from time to time. Using a homemade solution to scrub out stains or throwing your bag in the washer can help clean your bag and make it look brand new. Paying special attention to more stubborn stains can help clean up your bag too.
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![Step 1 Make a cleaning solution with cool water and dish soap.]()
Make a cleaning solution with cool water and dish soap. To make a homemade cleaning solution, mix cool water with a few squirts of dish soap. How much you need will depend on if you're cleaning a whole bag or just an isolated stain.[1]- For a few small stains, use a cup (8 ounces) of water and about an ounce of dishwasher soap. You can double or triple this amount for a whole bag.
- Don't use hot water when mixing a homemade solution. Hot water will set the stain and make it harder to get out.
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![Step 2 Use a toothbrush to scrub the bag.]()
Use a toothbrush to scrub the bag. Dip a toothbrush into your cleaning solution. Then, with your hand holding the bag from the other side, scrub small areas of the bag at a time. You should move the brush in a circular motion to bring up any dirt or stains.[2]- You should create a bit of a lather as you do this.
- If you there are stains on your bag, use the same procedure, but scrub a little longer. How long you have to scrub will depend on the size of the stain, but you should scrub for at least a minute.
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![Step 3 Wipe down with a wet cloth.]()
Wipe down with a wet cloth. Once you're done scrubbing the stain, wipe down the area you cleaned with a cloth dipped in clear water. You may need to repeat this step more than once to get all of the soap off the nylon.[3] -
![Step 4 Blot the bag dry.]()
Blot the bag dry. Nylon is pretty water-resistant, so you should be able to blot the bag dry.[4]- If your bag has cloth straps, they'll take longer to dry.
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![Step 1 Use the cool or cold water setting.]()
Use the cool or cold water setting. You'll want to wash your bag in cool to cold water. Set your washing machine's water temperature to the coolest setting it has. This prevents any stains from setting while your bag is washed.[5] -
![Step 2 Add detergent.]()
Add detergent. You can use the detergent you normally use for clothes for cleaning your nylon bag. This could be powdered detergent, liquid detergent, or detergent pods. You should use about half of the normal amount of detergent you would use when washing a small load of laundry.[6] -
![Step 3 Wash it on a regular cycle.]()
Wash it on a regular cycle. You don't need to set the washer to a gentle cycle for nylon bags. Use the same settings you would use for your more durable clothing – jeans or t-shirts.[7] -
![Step 4 Let the bag air dry.]()
Let the bag air dry. Nylon is pretty water-resistant, and the spin cycle of your washing machine should wick most of the extra moisture off. If the bag has fabric – not nylon – straps, those will need to air dry.[8]
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![Step 1 Soak up excess liquid.]()
Soak up excess liquid. If you spill any oil on your nylon bag – including salad dressing or car oil – you'll want to remove as much of it as possible immediately. Using a towel or napkin, dab at the oil to remove as much as you can.- The more oil that is allowed to sit on the fabric of your bag, the harder the stain will be to remove.
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![Step 2 Cover the stain with talcum powder.]()
Cover the stain with talcum powder. Cover the area with talcum powder after you've removed the excess liquid. Let the powder sit on the stain for a minute or two. -
![Step 3 Brush the powder away.]()
Brush the powder away. Once you've let the powder sit, gently brush it away with a toothbrush. The talcum powder should absorb the oil, leaving the nylon of your bag stain-free. -
![Step 4 Repeat as necessary.]()
Repeat as necessary. Depending on how much oil soaked into your bag, you might have to repeat these steps. Keep in mind that you might not be able to remove all of the oil from your nylon.
Expert Q&A
Tips
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You might not be able to fully remove some stains. All nylon bags will show signs of wear and tear, particularly on the corners. Those won't be removable.Thanks
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If your bag has leather trim, avoid submerging the bag. This might cause the leather to deteriorate.Thanks
References
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- ↑ http://www.racked.com/2016/5/13/11602092/cleaning-tote-bag
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About This Article
Cleaning your nylon purse regularly will help it last longer and keep it looking new. To make a homemade cleaning solution, mix together cool water and a few squirts of dish soap. Dip an old toothbrush in the solution, then gently scrub your bag, working on one area at a time. Once you’ve scrubbed the bag, wipe it down with a wet cloth to remove all the soap. Then, blot it dry with a clean cloth. You can also wash your nylon bag in the washing machine. Just wash it on a regular cycle with about half the amount of detergent you’d usually use. Once it’s clean, let it air dry fully. To learn how to remove oil-based stains from your nylon bag, read on!
