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Washing a hammock
Howdy!
I have three Grand Trunk hammocks (singles) and wonder if it's ok to throw one in the washer with a little soap and a soft cycle. I've had one of them for five years. I am also wondering if these hammocks EVER need cleaning? We just get a little mud on them time and again, but they still "work" great!
Thanks!
Mike
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hmmm I have no clue. id think they might be washed in the bathtub with some sort of cleaner but then again I have no clue. Im just curious. so heres a free bump :D
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Most hammocks are just nylon or polyester fabrics. I see no reason not to wash them occasionally. If you have lines attached to them that could get tangled, either remove the ropes, or put the hammock in a large mesh laundry bag...
Not sure if it matters, but I'd wash it on gentle...
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Not sure about the washing, but I'd hang dry it for sure, if that isn't already obvious.
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As long as you have a front-loading washing. The agitator in top-loading machines can do bad things to hammocks due to their length. If you don't have a front-loader, head to a laundromat. Don't dry it, just hang it like you're ready to use it to dry. I recently washed two of my DIY's and the 1.9 is starting to get a lot softer.
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don't use bleach :rolleyes:
unless you want a tie-dye camo effect.
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Uhhh, I've been washing mine once a month, and tumble drying.
Why, well even though I haven't had a sweaty, nasty night in the hammock yet AND it's been 90 degrees out there so warm in the house, I haven't been a sweaty mess like I am in a regular bed. But it still gets a little rank. It's wonderful I tell ya. I put a fan in front of the air conditioner vent and am it at the bottom of the hammock. You'd avoid this in nature with an underquilt. I lay down in the hammock, stretch out and enjoy. The room may be 80 degrees but my hammock is in the lower 70's. Wonderful.
Just slip the Whoopie slings off, toss it in the front loader and let it agitate. However, the dye in the fabric is coming out and I've got a redish pillow case and towel now. So you might wash it single till the excess dye washes out.
Started sleeping in it in January? Working pretty good so far. Wake up coolish and just throw a blanket on. If I'm too cold I get up and turn the fan off.
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Well, it ain't real dirty (except for some mud near the foot box.) It doesn't have an "odor" to it cause I don't use it all that much like you folks might. I was just wondering if you "elevated ones" wash yours.
I have washed just about everything in my top-loading washer. Most intentionally, some unintentionally. If it's a wool blanket, I don't use the agitator at all. I simply rub a dub dub with my hands, let it set a while, drain the water and fill the rinse cycle about four times. Been doing that for years. We let the blankets air dry.
Understand about the drier warnings though. I have a nice sleeping bag with a zipper that looks like Lombard St in San Fransisco. I keep it as a reminder.
Thanks for the help! I appreciate your time and I love my Grand Trunks!
Mike
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Your better off to soak it in a 5 gal pal or something. Use either gear cleaner, or some Woolite (just as good). Lightly agitate it, rinse thoroughly and hang dry it in a garage, or at least out of direct sunlight is best. Don't ring it out, as it's hard on the material.
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