How to clean a long life CT bag

sancho57 · Sep 15, 2015

If things don't change I will be heading stateside around June next year. Going back my house hold goods including tools must go through a agricultural inspection.

That means no oraganic material, wood chips, dust ect on the tools or in the systainers.

Cleaning the tools though time consuming is easy, wipe them down with dentures alcohol clean out the sys, close the lid. At that time I'll be recording the serial numbers , model number and taking photos of the tools, accessories etc.

So in this light what is the best way to clean a long life bag? I have 2 of them.
I was thinking of sucking the dust, wood chips out, after emptying ( I still have another bag that I can use and toss) then blowing it out with compressed air and maybe running them through the wash.

Anyone else have a better idea?

Thanks

Holmz · Sep 15, 2015

Pack the vac-bags in your luggage and send the cleaned vacuum in a shipment.

Kev · Sep 15, 2015

I reckon you're on the money ... inside out in the washer sounds perfect.

Having cleaned them, it may still be less hassle to post them home to avoid everything being held up on inspection.

AlexThePalex · Sep 15, 2015

You can put the LL bag in the washing machine. But I would just hand wash it. This way you've got more control over the entire process.

Stone Message · Sep 15, 2015

Hi Ron

The washing sounds like a great idea but first I would turn it inside out and vacuum off the worst of the debris and trapped dust. That way there is less work for the washer to do.

See you at D&M as usual?

Peter

Kev · Sep 15, 2015

Alex said:
You can put the LL bag in the washing machine. But I would just hand wash it. This way you've got more control over the entire process.

[member=5277]Alex[/member]

Why is it that I can see Alex as an early adopter for the voice control washing machine? Hmmm?

CrazyLarry · Sep 15, 2015

Kev said:
Why is it that I can see Alex as an early adopter for the voice control washing machine? Hmmm?

You expect him to trust voice control?

GarryMartin · Sep 15, 2015

Given the reason you want to clean them in the first place, it might make sense to sell them on and either send new ones back or buy new ones in the US (depending on relative cost). Then at least you can be sure they'll pass inspection without issue.

AlexThePalex · Sep 15, 2015

Kev said:
Alex said:

You can put the LL bag in the washing machine. But I would just hand wash it. This way you've got more control over the entire process.

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[member=5277]Alex[/member]

Why is it that I can see Alex as an early adopter for the voice control washing machine? Hmmm?

Me, 43, bought my first washing machine two months ago. I'm gonna think about the next one when I'm 65. [tongue]

sancho57 · Sep 15, 2015

Thanks guys, didn't think about hand washing them. So when the time comes I'll put the disposable bag in my 26 suck a,lithe dust out of the LL bag for the 26 and 22 then hand wash hang dry, that should do it.

Talking to a guy who is leaving early next month he said the inspection isn't as bad as he first thought. But when my time comes I'm going to inventory photo and clean so no worries..

Stone Message · Sep 15, 2015

jobsworth said:
Thanks guys, didn't think about hand washing them. So when the time comes I'll put the disposable bag in my 26 suck a,lithe dust out of the LL bag for the 26 and 22 then hand wash hang dry, that should do it.

Talking to a guy who is leaving early next month he said the inspection isn't as bad as he first thought. But when my time comes I'm going to inventory photo and clean so no worries..

Ron,

Are you sure immigration will let you back in? Watch you don't use any Brit English expressions when they ~~interrogate~~ interview you !

Peter

CrazyLarry · Sep 15, 2015

Peter Parfitt said:
Ron,

Are you sure immigration will let you back in? Watch you don't use any Brit English expressions when they ~~interrogate~~ interview you !

Peter

No smiling or jokes about hotdogs either.

sancho57 · Sep 15, 2015

Oh they'll let me in, they may regret it, but Ill get in :>D

Im still hoping I can stay a while longer We'll have to see how it plays out.

Anyway At least I can get my Chicago dogs and my 5 for 5$ chilidogs
mmmmmmmmmmm

Kev · Sep 17, 2015

jobsworth said:
Oh they'll let me in, they may regret it, but Ill get in :>D

Im still hoping I can stay a while longer We'll have to see how it plays out.

Anyway At least I can get my Chicago dogs and my 5 for 5$ chilidogs
mmmmmmmmmmm

[member=10147]jobsworth[/member]

Search and search but I can't find a vomit emoticon [blink] your poor stomach [eek]

sancho57 · Sep 17, 2015

Dood you don't know fine American Cuisine

flair woodworks · Sep 17, 2015

Yes, I think that hand washing is a good option.

tjbnwi · Sep 17, 2015

jobsworth said:
Anyway At least I can get my Chicago dogs and my 5 for 5$ chilidogs
mmmmmmmmmmm

Being from Chicago......

Thats some good eatings.......chili cheese burger with bacon.......or a Mother In Law....

http://chicago.seriouseats.com/2012/11/standing-room-only-fat-johnnies-famous-red-hots-deserves-a-visit.html

I am going to make it to Heart Attack Grill.......again...soon.....I hope....this time I plan to eat there.

Tom

sancho57 · Sep 17, 2015

Tom ,

The Heart Attack Grill will change your life [thumbs up] look at my advitar. Who knows she might be there . Be sure to get one of their Buttermilk shakes to.

Click on Spanking, See what happens if a don't finish the Burger

http://www.heartattackgrill.com/heart-attack-grill-menu.html

Yea buddy living the dream

ear3 · Sep 17, 2015

When I lived in Chicago my place was the Valois on 53rd in Hyde Park. Great, cheap breakfast served by cook who would yell at you if you took too long to order, and who though nothing of smoking his cigarette basically right over the food.

jobsworth said:
Tom ,

The Heart Attack Grill will change your life [thumbs up] look at my advitar. Who knows she might be there . Be sure to get one of their Buttermilk shakes to.

Click on Spanking, See what happens if a don't finish the Burger

http://www.heartattackgrill.com/heart-attack-grill-menu.html

Yea buddy living the dream

Stone Message · Sep 17, 2015

We were on holiday in our caravan staying at Camp Derby in Italy - this will test those who think they know the Italian holiday hot spots !

My son was about 8 years old and had to witness Sergeant Wilson instructing the the lady serving his ice cream "special" to put the whole can of "squirty" cream (sorry - I do not know its proper name) on top. Luckily the ammunition dump caught fire before my son persuaded us to order the same. The danger area was about 3 miles radius and our caravan was just over 1 mile away. Luckily we were told that we would be safe (I think because there was no evacuation plan for the campers). I hope Sergeant Wilson survived.

Peter

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