PHOTOGRAPHY MONTHLY 17www.photographymonthly.com
It's amazing;photographers
regularlyspend hundreds,if
not thousands,of pounds on
their camera equipmentand
then store it in a grubby
gadget bag. So, you should
start any spring cleaningwith
your camera bag.
START WITH YOUR BAG
Your bag has a waterproof
coating � don't scrub too
hard as you run the risk of
permanently damaging it.
Check the stitchingon all the dividers
and considerreplacingany that are
damaged� most manufacturerswill
be able to supply these.If you have a
hard case with foam inserts,make
sure the cut-outareas still fit your
equipmentsnugly and order a
replacementfoam insert if required.
Completelyempty your bag,
removingall sectiondividers
and � if possible� base
sections,leavingonly what is
physicallystitchedin. Make
sure there aren't any memory
cards or batterieshiding in the
corners,then vacuum inside.
1 EMPTY IT OUT
When it comes to cleaningthe outsideof the bag,
don't be temptedto put it in the washingmachine�
it could damage the bag'swaterproofcoating.
Instead,use a mild detergent(handwashingliquid is
fine) and warm water.For stubbornstains,use a nail
or toothbrush,but don't scrub too hard. Once it's
clean,rinse it well and leave it to dry naturally;don't
put it on a radiator.
3 WASH CAREFULLY
Once it's dry,give the bag a
once over,making sure all
the stitchingis still intact,
particularlywhere the
shoulderstrap attaches.
Pay attentionto zips as
well � a broken zip will
render your bag useless,so
be sure not to put undue
strain on the zips by trying
to cram too much into your
bag at once.
4 TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
2 CHECK THE STITCHING
Tempting as it may be, the washing machine
is not the place to clean your gadget bag.
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