Tips and tricks on how to wash your Fjallraven Kanken backpack

Fjallraven Kanken backpacks are stylish and fashionable products with which it is convenient to go to school, college, work and sports training. It is not surprising that in the process of such active use, the product quickly gets dirty.

To keep your backpack clean, it must be properly cleaned and washed. Illiterate actions can damage the branded bag.

In this article we will tell you if it is possible and how to wash a backpack Kanken (Fjallraven Kanken) with hands and in a washing machine.

Is it possible in the washing machine and by hand?

The Kanken backpack can only be cleaned by hand. Machine wash is not allowed. Failure to follow this recommendation will result in damage to the product.

If you put it in an automatic wash, the fabric will wrinkle and shed.... As a result, even a new bag will look like it has been actively used for several decades.

Organic dyes are used to color the Kanken backpacks. They react strongly to aggressive detergents, including washing powders. Therefore, machine wash is contraindicated for such products.

In addition, the fabric will not transfer the active rotation of the drum and friction against its walls. After such a test, scuffs will surely appear on the backpack. The Kanken backpack can only be washed by hand.

Washing rules

To wash the Kanken bag the following sequence of actions must be observed:

1. Dissolve neutral soap in warm water. You can use a liquid remedy. If the soap is bar, then for better dissolution it is pre-grated.
2. Remove all things from the product, check the pockets.
3. Rinse it under running water to remove dust.
4. Immerse the bag in soapy water, gently crush.
5. The palms are gently carried over the contaminated areas, paying attention to the handles, straps and the bottom from the outside. It is these elements that get dirty the most.

It is forbidden to treat the product with laundry soap or washing powder. The water temperature should not be higher than 30 degrees.

Recommended cleaning compounds for washing Kanken backpacks:

1. Pure Water Dishwashing Gel... The product has a unique formula that effectively removes dirt even in cold water.

   The gel rinses out quickly and easily, leaving no stains or streaks. The cost of 0.45 liters of detergent is 165 rubles.

2. Dishwashing gel "Eared nanny"... This product contains the minimum possible amount of surfactants. It copes well with dirt even in cold water.

   The gel is easily washed off, does not leave behind streaks and an unpleasant odor. In addition to removing dirt, the backpack will be disinfected. The cost of 0.5 l of gel is about 110 rubles.

3. Ecover. It is an ecological detergent that does not contain fragrances, aggressive substances, synthetic fragrances. Its pH level is 8.5. The gel gently removes dirt without harming the fabric of the Kanken backpack. The cost of 1 liter of detergent is 360 rubles.

Any composition can be purchased in large stores, in the department with household chemicals or in online stores.

If the dirt on the backpack is insignificant, then it can be washed without soaking. To do this, proceed as follows:

• dilute detergent in a bowl of water;
• moisten a sponge in it;
• the surface of the backpack is treated with a soapy composition, distributing it as evenly as possible;
• after 5 minutes, the product is rinsed in cool water and left to dry.

Dry cleaning

You can remove dust from your backpack with a vacuum cleaner.

Guide to action:

• remove all things from the backpack and from its pockets - they can get into the hose and clog it;
• turn on the vacuum cleaner in the network, put on a wide nozzle;
• walk over the surface of the product with a brush, do not press it strongly against the fabric;
• vacuum the product from the inside by removing the nozzle.

If there are greasy stains on things, then you can sprinkle them with starch or talcum powder before cleaning, lightly crushing the powder with your palm. After 2 hours, the fabric is vacuumed.

A single stain can be removed with a damp cloth. She gently wipe the dirt, without making significant efforts.

Drying features

Dry your Kanken bag properly. The main recommendations to be followed:

1. After washing, the product is not twisted or squeezed. The water should drain on its own.
2. When the liquid stops dripping from the backpack, it is laid out on a cloth, on a flat surface.
3. The product should dry out in natural conditions.
4. It is forbidden to dry the item in the sun. UV light will fade the fabric.
5. Do not lay the bag on heating devices, or place it near heat sources.
6. Hot air must not be used.
7. The backpack dries faster if left in a low-humidity, well-ventilated area.

Important recommendations

In order not to spoil its appearance while taking care of the backpack, the following recommendations must be observed:

1. Before using the product for the first time, it must be rinsed in warm water, or soaked for 30-60 minutes. This is done in order to wash out excess paint.

   Otherwise, there is a risk of staining clothes in those places where it will come into contact with the backpack. In addition, this procedure will give vinyl fabrics really bright colors.

2. The darker the color of the backpack, the more careful it needs to be treated during washing.
3. It is necessary to wash the thing as it gets dirty. There are no recommendations on this score.
4. Do not try to smooth out creases and creases on the surface of the product. Some of them will disperse on their own during wearing. Such stripes are a “quality mark”. They indicate that the backpack is original and really made of vinyl material.
5. Sometimes, after washing or during use, an unpleasant smell begins to emanate from the backpack. You can get rid of it without soaking. It is enough to put 3 small cloth bags with soda inside the product. They are worn for 3-4 days. During this time, the smell should evaporate.

Conclusion

Despite the certain difficulties in caring for Kanken backpacks, they have millions of fans all over the world. Gentle cleaning of the product, refusal to machine wash and proper selection of detergent - all this will allow you to keep the attractive appearance of the bag for a long time.