How to Clean a Marmot Sleeping Bag

How to Clean a Marmot Sleeping Bag
Crafted from the highest quality materials, Marmot sleeping bags are available in a variety of styles and temperature ratings. Though it is designed for comfort and durability, oftentimes the stitching of a sleeping bag can be fragile. Washing your Marmot sleeping bag will remove oil and dirt buildup that could eventually compromise the construction. When cared for properly, a Marmot sleeping bag will provide contentment for many seasons ahead.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:
  • Specialized detergent or Woolite Front-loading washing machine Front-loading dryer
  • Specialized detergent or Woolite
  • Front-loading washing machine
  • Front-loading dryer
Step 1
Remove heavily soiled stains by pretreating a down or synthetic filled Marmot sleeping bag with a specialized detergent for sleeping bags or Woolite.
Step 2
Turn the sleeping bag inside out before placing it inside the washing machine to reduce impact on the outer shell.
Step 3
Utilizing a front-loading washing machine, place the sleeping bag in cold water and set the machine to gentle cycle.
Step 4
Support the sleeping bag as you remove it from the washing machine. Gently hang the Marmot sleeping bag lengthwise and let it air dry for 2 hours. This will remove water weight that could potentially tear the baffles while in a dryer.
Step 5
Load the sleeping bag into a front-loading dryer and set the temperature to low heat or air dry.
Step 6
Check the sleeping bag every 20 minutes. Remove a down-filled Marmot bag from the dryer and gently shake it up to ensure that the feathers retain loft.
Step 7
Remove the sleeping bag from the dryer as soon as it is dry.

Tips & Warnings

 
Washing a Marmot sleeping bag in specialized detergent or Woolite in a free-spinning front-loading machine will aid in prevention of premature wear and tear.
 
Leaving your sleeping bag in a dryer for long periods of time could compromise the fill material. Do not store a down-filled sleeping bag until it is completely dry.
 
Leaving your sleeping bag in a dryer for long periods of time could compromise the fill material.
 
Do not store a down-filled sleeping bag until it is completely dry.

Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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