Washing Winter Whites

[gt102]

I'm wondering (before I just drop 'em in the washing machine) if there is any special precations I should take for washing "Winter Whites"?

The only thing the tag says is...

'4. May be Washed or Dry-Cleaned'

 

[Timmy!]

Just drop it....

 

[gt102]

I'm going to assume you mean drop it in the wash.

Hot/Warm/Cold? Is it safe to use a stronger detergeant? There is some pretty nasty mud/dirt stains.

 

[Timmy!]

Hot gets the dirt out.... as for soap... whatever... just don't use bleach.

 

[gt102]

Thanks for the help!

 

[gt102]

Well, washed them... There seems to be a stubborn stain on the pants. Looks like mud of sorts (Brown). For something like that.. Would I just repeat with a stronger detergent? I just dont want to damage these suckers.

 

[GO!!!]

I've seen guys spray paint theirs, and stripe them with boot polish or sharpies, and dig in while wearing them.

Most have blood/chew spit/burn holes/naptha/diesel/CLP/rations all over them. Really, it doe'snt matter, I promise. When they are totalled, just exchange them, it's not like they are your favorite Rugby jersey or anything!!

 

[condor888000]

Crowe's a cadet GO. Bit hard to exchange them I'd imagine....

 

[GO!!!]

:-[

but wait - if he can't exchange them - how did he get them issued?

So that's where all the kit goes!!  :threat: :rage:

 

[chrisf]

Surplus?

 

[condor888000]

but wait - if he can't exchange them - how did he get them issued?

Maybe I'm missing it, but I can't see anything that he says he was issued it. And I'd bet Just A Sig Op is right and he picked up a set at the local surplus store.

 

[Lerch]

It's really not hard to find the issued whites in stores nowadays.

What color does it turn if it's bleached?

 

[gt102]

Surplus?

Yep, Surplus. In the GTA you can pick up a set (pants/tunic) for 30$.

So any suggestions for those "stuck" stains?

 

[Fishbone Jones]

They're more effective with a little colour and pattern anyway. You don't want to be out there looking like a lily white blob, you'll stand out more. Kinda like a seal pup. If your really intent on getting them really super clean try "Google".