The first bell has already sounded, which means that children are back to school after the summer vacations. An important part of the school kit is the right backpack in which your child carries books, notebooks or a lunchbox
Sometimes it is not necessary to buy a new backpack, but it is enough to clean the one from the previous year. Check how to do it quickly and effectively!
Refreshing your school backpack may be a great way to save a few zlotys, especially that parents have a lot of expenses to worry about in September. July and August are the perfect time to think about washing your backpack, because then it can dry on the balcony or in the garden.
If your backpack is not very dirty, sometimes it is enough to put it in the washing machine on a standard cleaning program. It is worth remembering that the backpack should not be tumble-dried, as too much spin may lead to deformation. The situation when your child’s backpack is covered with stains is slightly more troublesome, but it can also be dealt with.
Before washing the backpack, its contents should be thoroughly emptied. Thereshould be no crumbs, small items, or leftover food. You can use a vacuum cleaner or a carpet whisk to get rid of the dirt thoroughly
Some nooks and crannies may be particularly difficult to clean or vacuum, in which case you can use a makeup brush. When washing, all pockets should be open.
Spilled drink, marker marks or mud stains are fairly common stains on school backpacks. As you prepare your backpack for the new school year, it’s a good idea to find a way to get the stains washed out.
It is a good idea to treat heavily stained fabric with a self-made stain remover before washing. In this case, a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with washing-up liquid will be perfect. This cleaning agent perfectly deals with grease stains or food residues. At the same time you can be sure that the fabric will not be discolored or damaged. For an even better effect, you can also add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to your homemade stain remover
Before you start cleaning your school backpack, it is worth to read the information on its label. Some models should not be washed in a washing machine or washed at high temperatures. You can clean the backpack just as thoroughly by washing it by hand. A stiff bristle brush, such as a rice brush, will be useful for scrubbing stains and dirt. It is advisable to soak the fabric in warm water with dishwashing liquid.
The best way to keep your backpack looking clean and tidy is to take care of it all year round. Children should be reminded that it is good to airthe backpackfrom time to time, and toclean it on a regular basis if it is dirty. It is also worth washing the school backpack during the winter holidays or when the child is away from school. Thanks to such actions, this indispensable accessory will serve our kids for a longer time
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