How to Clean Your Lunchbox Packs

How to Clean Your Lunchbox Packs

When's the last time you gave your Lunchbox Pack some TLC? Just as you take a warm shower or hot bath after a fun festival weekend, your pack deserves some lovin too right? Here are our recommended steps on how to keep your pack in tip top shape for your next event!

Hydration Packs

Step 1

Take out all of your equipment and any leftover goodies you had stashed away in your pack.

Step 2

Remove your skin and any lightshow wires. Use an antibacterial wipe or a towel with some warm water and soap to wipe down the skin and lightshow wires. 

Pro tip: If you want to recreate your design later, be sure to take a picture of your pack first!

Step 3

Grab one of our cleaning kits and follow the instructions to easily sanitize your bladder and hose. Otherwise, you can use some warm water and soap to thoroughly rinse out your bladder, hose, and mouthpiece. For step-by-step instructions, see this blog post

Step 4

Open all compartments of your pack and toss it in the washer on its own. Use a normal detergent and wash on a delicate cycle with warm or cold water.

PRO-TIP: Place ¼ cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse/fabric softener dispenser which helps remove sweat and oils, preserve the color of your pack, and soften the airmesh material. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

Step 5

Air dry only with all pockets open. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER!

PRO-TIP: Loop the handle at the top of the pack to a hanger when ready to dry.

Extra Pro Tip

Are your shoulders experiencing some chafing? If so, be sure to tighten your straps fully to avoid them from rubbing on your skin while you strut your best dance moves. You can also try putting some deodorant on the straps and the area on your skin that gets chaffed to reduce the friction. 

Snack & Sling Packs

Step 1

Take out all of your equipment and any leftover goodies you had stashed away in your pack.

Step 2

Open all compartments of your pack and toss it in the washer on its own. Use a normal detergent and wash on a delicate cycle with warm or cold water.

PRO-TIP: Place ¼ cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse/fabric softener dispenser which helps remove sweat and oils, preserve the color of your pack, and soften the airmesh material. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

Step 3

Air dry only with all pockets open. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER!

Pro tip: Loop the strap to a hanger when ready to dry.

Clear Hydration & Snack Pack

Step 1

Follow the above steps to run your pack through the washing machine.

Step 2

If the clear material is looking a little cloudy, dab a little vegetable or olive oil on a microfiber cloth and rub in a circular motion on the material.

Step 3

Let the oil sit for a minute then use a clean part of the microfiber cloth to "buff" the areas you went over with oil to remove any excess. 

Step 4

Repeat steps 2 & 3 as needed to achieve optimal clarity. 

Lose Something or Need a Replacement? 

Need a new hydration pack bite valve or want a new snack or sling strap? We got you! Grab yourself replacement parts here.

It’s as simple as that Lunchbox Fam! Not only will washing your bag rejuvenate and bring your Lunchbox back to life like that first time you unboxed it, but you’ll prevent any unwanted bacteria that may be inside too.

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