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Recently my garage flooded and some of my mini-rigs got drenched. Did not realize it for a couple days so they smell worse than before. And yes, that IS possible.

Any way to wash them that wont screw up anything pouch/color/fabric wise?

I do a cold wash and air dry on my gear. Same with camo. Sure, you will lose color over time, but it doesn't smell like a high school locker room anymore.

I give my stuff to my wife.

Rev wrote:I give my stuff to my wife.

My wife is a trooper and washes them in stride as well. I can't help but chuckle when she picks them up and the smell hits her nose.

Somebody has to understand the face I'm talking about; like your wife was just slapped by a ghost. Not to be confused with our fiendly, neighborhood, "jsts ghost" that frequents these parts.

I know the face because my wife is like "How can you even smell that bad"

Vinegar and water sprayed onto the gear will get the smell out.

Star_folder wrote:Vinegar and water sprayed onto the gear will get the smell out.

This is not the time to be wearing mesh goggles... and please be sure to get under your arms, behind your ears, and between them toes....

Bishop wrote:I do a cold wash and air dry on my gear. Same with camo. Sure, you will lose color over time, but it doesn't smell like a high school locker room anymore.

^This. The only issue I have ever had is all the velcro ruining Mrs. Dom's personals. Wash your airsoft stuff with velcro separate from other clothes with fabric that could be damaged by velcro or you will hear about it.

i haven't washed my crap since the day i bought it

Just ran both warm/cold, little detergent, came out fine. Air drying now. Looks and smells a lot less than mildew, but not fragranced. So perfect.

febreze it then :p

I wash my gear with dirt and sweat. Works every time.