|
|
Post by greatwarmarine on Jun 7, 2011 10:36:11 GMT -8
dry cleaners, or bathtub of woolite, do you guys know of a different better way
|
|
|
|
Post by oskar2ndchev on Jun 7, 2011 11:14:34 GMT -8
None of the above! :-)
Unless you get some nasty grease stain or something similar, it's best to simply brush the dirt off between events.
For US uniforms, you really don't want to try and launder them- you'll likely do more harm than good. Also, drycleaning weakens the fibers, especially the thread, over time.
Bottom line- don't do it. If you're really worried about it, one other way is to set the dryer on air dry (i.e. no heat) and put a damp towel in with the uniform. The damp towel will attract the dust.
|
|
1886lebel
GWHS 
151?me R?giment d'Infanterie de Ligne
Posts: 732
|
Post by 1886lebel on Jun 7, 2011 11:44:58 GMT -8
I agree with Adam, best to simply brush the dirt off between events and be done with it.
When you go crawling around on the sand at Ozena it will clean your uniform of junk on it, that sand is a great natural cleaner ;D
Patrick
|
|
|
|
Post by Larry Dunn on Jun 7, 2011 12:14:56 GMT -8
I use canister vacuum cleaner with an upholstery brush attachment, it's great for getting massive amounts of baking soda (from @#&@%$&@$#* French rifle grenades) off the old tunic.
-Larry
|
|
|
|
Post by oskar2ndchev on Jun 7, 2011 12:16:36 GMT -8
What about the smell of baby powder? :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by greatwarmarine on Jun 7, 2011 12:43:05 GMT -8
well thanks I like the vacuum brush idea im glad i found that since the uniforms cost so much its not like its a 10 dollar tee shirt.
|
|
|
|
Post by Marcus on Jun 7, 2011 13:56:34 GMT -8
I'll second (or third I guess) what is mentioned above. One of the biggest problems with reenactors of any period is that they look like they just came from the recruit depot. Unless you have some sort of stain that is just plain wrong looking, i.e. neon orange or if you roll in a turd and nobody can be in a bunker with you...don't clean anything. Brush excessive mud and just hang the uniform outside. Wool breathes and airs out pretty well. Personally, when I get a new uniform, I soak the entire thing in cold water to get that new pressed look out of it. Ozena will do the rest (and you better be getting dirty if you are portraying a Marine!!)
|
|
|
|
Post by Transport on Jun 29, 2011 1:54:33 GMT -8
Ahoy!
One method I have found to get B.O. out of uniforms is to buy some cheap VODKA- put in a spray bottle, and spray down the offending uniform item. The alcohol kills the bugs and smell, and then dissipates. Picked this idea from a theatrical group.
Transport out
|
|
|
|
Post by hocfutue on Jul 1, 2011 21:17:39 GMT -8
Yup, brush the dust, air it out. If it really stinks, Febreeze is magical.
|
|
