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samson66 · 18 July 2021, 12:13 AM

Probably a stupid question but what's the best way to wash the sweat, dirt, grime off of fabric/nato straps? Can these go in the washing machine? If not do you soak then in soapy water or something like that? Is there a preferred method?

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GJ-PGMTII · 18 July 2021, 12:32 AM

If it’s nylon, I’d use dawn and a baby toothbrush. Anything stiffer will toughen up the strap.

Boil it in water or vinegar to kill off all the sweat soaked in from the skin over time and the bacteria that grows on it. Then dawn & tooth brush.

Then again they’re relatively cheap, maybe just replace it - ?

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Tikandtokalot · 18 July 2021, 12:38 AM

I use a little fairy liquid " dawn " in a basin with hot water and give it a squeeze around then put it out flat on paper kitchen towel and press the water out and leave to air dry or drape over a radiator.
I have two identical straps that I swap out for washes and don't have to wait to dry.
Sounds a faff but takes seconds really.

enjoythemusic · 18 July 2021, 12:58 AM

Throw it in with your laundry, yet air dry.

Cub22908 · 18 July 2021, 02:38 AM

I put it in a sock, tie the sock and throw in washing machine with rest of laundry. Works great.

samson66 · 18 July 2021, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cub22908

I put it in a sock, tie the sock and throw in washing machine with rest of laundry. Works great.

Great tips all around. Lots of different methods I see. This sock method sounds like a great idea. Never would have thought of this - thanks!

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johnliley · 18 July 2021, 02:44 AM

I run it through the dish washer

SearChart · 18 July 2021, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cub22908

I put it in a sock, tie the sock and throw in washing machine with rest of laundry. Works great.

I do this too.

Dr. Robert · 18 July 2021, 03:54 AM

I attach the nato strap to belt loop of pants or shorts I put in washing machine, aur dry the strap, good & clean!

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mattonthewater · 18 July 2021, 04:46 AM

In the washing machine, on a belt loop with pants or shorts. Air dry.

Latrodectus · 18 July 2021, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I attach the nato strap to belt loop of pants or shorts I put in washing machine, aur dry the strap, good & clean!

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Likewise, but everything goes in the dryer after that. Comes out perfect every time.

Steven1 · 18 July 2021, 07:49 AM

As above, attach to belt loop. Simples

Old Expat Beast · 18 July 2021, 09:31 AM

Back when I wore nato straps I used to put mine in the washing machine, in a small zippered net laundry bag.

Ballzzz · 20 July 2021, 05:09 AM

What's the best way to clean the inside of a leather strap?

turkeysub93 · 21 July 2021, 04:18 AM

Used to just douse mine with cologne when I wore them on my watches as a teenager...worked pretty well.

18 July 2021, 12:13 AM	#1
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,953	How do you wash a nato strap? Probably a stupid question but what's the best way to wash the sweat, dirt, grime off of fabric/nato straps? Can these go in the washing machine? If not do you soak then in soapy water or something like that? Is there a preferred method? Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

18 July 2021, 12:58 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,588	Throw it in with your laundry, yet air dry. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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johnliley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 819	I run it through the dish washer __________________ "What you do or do not do in life will determine what you do or not do in life..." me.

18 July 2021, 03:54 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,513	I attach the nato strap to belt loop of pants or shorts I put in washing machine, aur dry the strap, good & clean! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 July 2021, 09:31 AM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,400	Back when I wore nato straps I used to put mine in the washing machine, in a small zippered net laundry bag. __________________ _______________________

18 July 2021, 12:32 AM	#2
GJ-PGMTII "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 145	If it’s nylon, I’d use dawn and a baby toothbrush. Anything stiffer will toughen up the strap. Boil it in water or vinegar to kill off all the sweat soaked in from the skin over time and the bacteria that grows on it. Then dawn & tooth brush. Then again they’re relatively cheap, maybe just replace it - ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2021, 12:38 AM	#3
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	I use a little fairy liquid " dawn " in a basin with hot water and give it a squeeze around then put it out flat on paper kitchen towel and press the water out and leave to air dry or drape over a radiator. I have two identical straps that I swap out for washes and don't have to wait to dry. Sounds a faff but takes seconds really.

18 July 2021, 02:38 AM	#5
Cub22908 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 14	I put it in a sock, tie the sock and throw in washing machine with rest of laundry. Works great.

18 July 2021, 04:46 AM	#10
mattonthewater "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Planet Earth Watch: 126610LN Posts: 317	In the washing machine, on a belt loop with pants or shorts. Air dry.

18 July 2021, 07:49 AM	#12
Steven1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steven Location: UK Posts: 84	As above, attach to belt loop. Simples

20 July 2021, 05:09 AM	#14
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,479	What's the best way to clean the inside of a leather strap? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

21 July 2021, 04:18 AM	#15
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	Used to just douse mine with cologne when I wore them on my watches as a teenager...worked pretty well.

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